Abe Lincoln in Illinois

“Now on the screen!”

7.0

1940

1h 50m

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.

Key Crew

Director

John Cromwell

Producers

Max Gordon

Writers

Robert E. Sherwood

Cinematography

James Wong Howe

Music

Roy Webb

Cast (77)

Raymond Massey

Abe Lincoln

Gene Lockhart

Stephen Douglas

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Music

Cast (77)

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