Abraham Lincoln
“The wonder film of the century, about the most romantic figure who ever lived!”
Synopsis
An episodic dramatization of the 18th President of the United States' life, including his early years, affair with Ann Rutledge, courtship of Mary Todd, debates with Stephen A. Douglas, the election of 1860, his presidency during the Civil War, and finally his assassination at Ford's Theater in 1865.
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Abraham Lincoln - 1930 (trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-13
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Abraham Lincoln
Una Merkel
Ann Rutledge
William L. Thorne
Tom Lincoln
Lucille La Verne
Mid-Wife
Helen Freeman
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Otto Hoffman
Offut
Edgar Dearing
Armstrong
Russell Simpson
Lincoln's Employer
Charles Crockett
Sheriff
Kay Hammond
Mary Todd Lincoln
Helen Ware
Mrs. Edwards
E. Alyn Warren
Stephen A. Douglas / General Grant
Jason Robards Sr.
Herndon
Gordon Thorpe
Tad Lincoln
Ian Keith
John Wilkes Booth
Cameron Prud'Homme
John Hay - Secretary to the President
James Bradbury Sr.
Gen. Winfield Scott
James Eagles
Young Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$400K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Vincent Benet, John W. Considine Jr., Gerrit J. Lloyd
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- Abraham Lincoln
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Feature Productions, D.W. Griffith Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Stephen Vincent Benet, John W. Considine Jr., Gerrit J. Lloyd
Hugo Riesenfeld
Karl Struss
James Smith
Joseph M. Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
James Smith
Editor
Walter J. Israel
Costume Design
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Joseph M. Schenck
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abraham Lincoln
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abraham Lincoln about?
An episodic dramatization of the 18th President of the United States' life, including his early years, affair with Ann Rutledge, courtship of Mary Todd, debates with Stephen A. Douglas, the election of 1860, his presidency during the Civil War, and finally his assassination at Ford's Theater in 1865.
Who directed Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Abraham Lincoln?
The principal cast of Abraham Lincoln includes Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne, Lucille La Verne, Helen Freeman.
When was Abraham Lincoln released and how long is it?
Abraham Lincoln was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did Abraham Lincoln make at the box office?
Abraham Lincoln grossed $400K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Abraham Lincoln?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abraham Lincoln was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).