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Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical-drama film that depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as president of the United States. In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Directed by John Cromwell. With Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard. Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.
Overview and Synopsis. The play takes place in and around New Salem, Illinois, in the 1830s, then in Springfield, Illinois, in the 1840s, and in Act III in Springfield in 1858 to 1861. It is based principally on the 1926 biography Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years by Carl Sandburg, which covers Lincoln's life up to his inauguration as President.
5 days ago · Step into the life and evolution of one of America’s most iconic figures in Robert E. Sherwood’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Charting Lincoln’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in New Salem, Illinois, to his historic inauguration as President of the United States, this play presents an intimate and ...
Broadway WorldReview: ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS at Berkshire Theatre Group
Charting Lincoln's extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in New Salem, Illinois, to his historic inauguration as President of the United States, this play presents an intimate and stirring ...
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Berkshire Theatre Group's 'Abe Lincoln in Illinois' presents a young, flawed, 'very human' portrait of Lincoln
The icon is Abraham Lincoln. The play is Robert E. Sherwood’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Abe Lincoln in Illinois.” For his production, which runs through July 14, director David Auburn has spread ...
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Offut (Harlan Briggs) with Abe (Raymond Massey) and pals guiding their boat downriver with pigs, a mishap, and the hero meets Ann Rutledge (Mary Howard), a citizen of New Salem, early in Abe Lincoln In Illinois, 1940, from Robert E. Sherwood's play and screenplay.
Rent Abe Lincoln in Illinois on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. In the early 1830s, a youthful Abraham Lincoln (Raymond Massey) departs his...
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