Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)
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.
Top billed cast
Raymond MasseyAbe Lincoln
Gene LockhartStephen Douglas
Ruth GordonMary Todd Lincoln
Mary HowardAnn Rutledge
Minor WatsonJoshua Speed
Alan BaxterBilly Herndon
Harvey StephensNinian Edwards
Howard Da SilvaJack Armstrong
Dorothy TreeElizabeth Edwards
Aldrich BowkerJudge Bowling Green
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