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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.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- John Cromwell
- 1940-04-19
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An exploration into the domestic and political life of this past president. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Cromwell. Director. Raymond Massey. Abraham Lincoln. Gene Lockhart. Stephen Douglas. Ruth Gordon. Mary Todd Lincoln. Mary Howard. Ann Rutledge. Minor Watson. Joshua Speed.
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- Raymond Massey
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Play Trailer. Now on the screen! Overview. 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. John Cromwell. Robert E. Sherwood.
Film Review. A dapted from a popular Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Robert E. Sherwood, Abe Lincoln in Illinois (a.k.a. Spirit of the People) is an informative, albeit somewhat lumbering, biography that faithfully recounts Abraham Lincoln's years up until the time when he was elected 16th President of the United States.