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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.
A film adaptation of Robert E. Sherwood's play, starring Raymond Massey as Abraham Lincoln from his early days in Kentucky to his presidency. The film shows his political rise, his love affairs, his humor and his melancholy, and his relationship with his stepmother and his wife.
- (2.1K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- John Cromwell
- 1940-04-19
Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a play written by the American playwright Robert E. Sherwood in 1938, based principally on the 1926 biography Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years by Carl Sandburg. The play, in three acts, covers the life of President Abraham Lincoln from his childhood through his final speech in Illinois before he left for Washington .
- Robert E. Sherwood
- 1939
This film covers Lincoln's life from 1830 to 1860, beginning with his arrival at the log village of New Salem, Illinois, appearing, in his words, "like a piece of floating driftwood," and...
- 86 min
- 199.2K
- Witnessing History Education Foundation
While traveling to New Orleans to deliver several pigs he raised with his father, Abe meets Ann Rutledge (Ruth Gordon) in the sleepy hamlet of New Salem, Illinois.
- (8)
- Raymond Massey
- John Cromwell
- RKO Pictures
Jan 31, 2017 · Explore the places where Abraham Lincoln lived, worked and spoke in Illinois, from his first political speech in Decatur to his famous debates with Douglas in Galesburg. Learn about the events and issues that shaped his views and vision on slavery and freedom.
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois is the tale of the life of the American president, before he actually becomes president. At a young age, Abraham Lincoln learns of the problems of sectionalism in the United States, and has a great desire to end it.
