Abe Lincoln in Illinois
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Synopsis
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.
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois 1940 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-14
Top Cast
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Raymond Massey
Abe Lincoln
Gene Lockhart
Stephen Douglas
Ruth Gordon
Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Howard
Ann Rutledge
Minor Watson
Joshua Speed
Alan Baxter
Billy Herndon
Harvey Stephens
Ninian Edwards
Howard Da Silva
Jack Armstrong
Dorothy Tree
Elizabeth Edwards
Aldrich Bowker
Judge Bowling Green
Maurice Murphy
John McNeil
Louis Jean Heydt
Mentor Graham
Clem Bevans
Ben Mattling
Harlan Briggs
Denton Offut
Herbert Rudley
Seth Gale
Andy Clyde
Stage Driver
Roger Imhof
Mr. Crimmin
Edmund Elton
Mr. Rutledge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, D.C.
Festival / Special Debut
February 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Abe Lincoln in Illinois
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Robert E. Sherwood, Grover Jones
Roy Webb
James Wong Howe
George Hively
Max Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Robert E. Sherwood
Screenplay
Max Gordon
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
George Hively
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Abe Lincoln in Illinois about?
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.
Who directed Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
Abe Lincoln in Illinois was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
The principal cast of Abe Lincoln in Illinois includes Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard, Minor Watson.
When was Abe Lincoln in Illinois released and how long is it?
Abe Lincoln in Illinois was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abe Lincoln in Illinois was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abe Lincoln in Illinois?
Abe Lincoln in Illinois holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).