Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

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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.

Date of release
1940-02-22
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (29)
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
John Cromwell

Casting

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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 his father's Decatur, Illinois farm until his election as president of the United States. In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People. The film was adapted by Grover Jones and Robert E. Sherwood from Sherwood's 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. It was directed by John Cromwell.

Production

RKO paid "upwards of $175,000" for the play's film rights. Filming took place in Eugene, Oregon.

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