Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois

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Biopic of Abe Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, from his early days in backwoods Kentucky to his election as President. After a time running livestock to New Orleans, he settles in New Salem where he meets and falls in love with Ann Rutledge who is already engaged to someone. Abe makes a home for himself in New Salem, eventually running a store and becoming the postmaster. He's popular with the locals and is eventually elected to the State legislature but afterwar... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Abe Lincoln in Illinois:

Raymond Massey
Gene Lockhart
Ruth Gordon
Mary Howard
Minor Watson
Alan Baxter

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Biopic of Abe Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, from his early days in backwoods Kentucky to his election as President. After a time running livestock to New Orleans, he settles in New Salem where he meets and falls in love with Ann Rutledge who is already engaged to someone. Abe makes a home for himself in New Salem, eventually running a store and becoming the postmaster. He's popular with the locals and is eventually elected to the State legislature but afterward established himself in the practice of law. He eventually meets Mary Todd who would become his wife and and is sent to Washington as a Congressman before he is elected president.

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Video-Reviewmaster.com - 9/10 by Steve CrumFine characterization of Lincoln by Raymond Massey with strong period look and feel.
EmanuelLevy.Com - 8/10 by Emanuel LevyJohn Cromwell's historically inaccurate biopic, which is inferior to Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln, was nonetheless nominated for two Oscars: Raymond Massey and cinematography.
User Review - 10/10 by Ashley HAbe Lincoln in Illinois is an incredible film. It is about humble Abraham Lincoln who gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860. Raymond Massey and Gene Lockhart give amazing performances. The screenplay is well written. John Cromwell did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and history.
User Review - 8/10 by Steve BSetting aside the obligatory acting and contrivance problems of the time, it's very good. It paints a compelling portrait of an interesting and admirable historical figure, and I like the choice to just look at the time in Illinois and end as he is heading to Washington. The unvarnished portrait of turbo-bitch Mary Todd is fascinating and adds to the credibility of the whole thing. 7.8 out of 10
User Review - 8/10 by Doug DGood bio of the early days of Lincoln leading up to his presidency. Raymond Massey is excellent as the president, he carries the film, and makes the film watchable during the slow moments. It picks up in the second half when he starts to really get into politics. Some nice moments throughout, especially the final few speeches. A good film.
User Review - 8/10 by Lynn NPerfect movie for the eve of Obama's inauguration. Massey was a little stiff, but he captured Lincoln's charm and wit and especially his quiet suffering. Ruth Gordon's portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln was frightening. Good movie!
User Review - 8/10 by Gregory W"Well, Abe, there are always two occupations open to those who have failed at everything else: school teaching and politics."
User Review - 8/10 by Scott RFascinating look at the presidents life leading up to his presidency.
User Review - 8/10 by Christopher BA simple tale of Honest Abe Lincoln, with a well cast Canadian as the lead. Massey's performance is excellent as he had already played the part in the Broadway play this biopic was based on.
User Review - 8/10 by monsieur rA moving, wonderfully acted version of the Broadway play. An overview of the Presidents life, his ill fated love for Ann Rutledge, and his marriage to Mary Todd. Raymond Massey, the lead actor playing Abraham Lincoln, was deeply moving as Lincoln and has made a good living, thanks largely to Lincoln ever since. By all accounts, very worth watching if you can find it. NOTE: The film received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Raymond Massey) and Best Cinematography, Black-and-White (James Wong Howe). Raymond Massey - Abraham Lincoln Gene Lockhart - Stephen Douglas Ruth Gordon - Mary Todd Lincoln Mary Howard - Ann Rutledge Minor Watson - Joshua Speed Harvey Stephens - Ninian Edwards Alan Baxter - Billy Herndon Howard Da Silva - Jack Armstrong (as Howard da Silva) Dorothy Tree - Elizabeth Edwards Aldrich Bowker - Judge Bowling Green Maurice Murphy - John McNeil George Rosener - Dr. Chandler John Cromwell - John Brown (uncredited) Directed by John Cromwell Produced by Max Gordon Written by Robert E. Sherwood (play) Grover Jones (adaptation) Robert E. Sherwood (screenplay) Starring Raymond Massey (Lincoln) Gene Lockhart Music by Roy Webb Cinematography James Wong Howe Editing by George Hively Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures Release date(s) February 12, 1940 (1940-02-12) Running time 110 minutes

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