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Abe Lincoln in Illinois
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7.0(29)19401h 50m
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.
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Writers
- Robert E. Sherwood
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Cast

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

Leona Roberts
Mrs. Rutledge

Florence Roberts
Mrs. Bowling Green
George Rosener
Dr. Chandler

Trevor Bardette
John Hanks

Syd Saylor
John Johnston

Elisabeth Risdon
Sarah Lincoln
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Crew
Directing
- John CromwellDirector
- Harry ManckeAssistant Director
- Grayson RogersAssistant Director
- Dewey StarkeyAssistant Director
- William DorfmanAssistant Director
Writing
- Grover JonesAdaptation
- Robert E. SherwoodScreenplay
- Robert E. SherwoodTheatre Play
Production
- Max GordonProducer
- Charles RichardsCasting
- Harold LewisUnit Manager
Camera
- James Wong HoweDirector of Photography
- James DalyCamera Operator
- Eddie PyleCamera Operator
Editing
- George HivelyEditor
Sound
- Dan KellerberOther
- Hugh McDowell Jr.Sound Recordist
- Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
Art
- Carroll ClarkOther
- William HartmanProps
- Charles MatthewsProps
- Casey RobertsSet Decoration
- Van Nest PolglaseArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- James R. BarkerMakeup Artist
- Don L. CashMakeup Artist
- Doris HarrisHairstylist
- Fred FrederickWig Designer
- Norbert A. MylesMakeup Artist
- Hazel RogersHairstylist
- Maurice SeidermanMakeup Artist