Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Drama
Before becoming one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln had a long career as a businessman, lawyer, government official and elected representative for the state of Illinois. This film looks at the rise of this self-e...
Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
John Arnatt, Clare Austin, Mary Barclay
Release Date
June 30, 1957
Language
English
🎭 Top Cast
John Arnatt
as Ninian Edwards
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Clare Austin
as Mary Todd
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Mary Barclay
as Nancy Green
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Bruno Barnabe
as Joshua Speed
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Roland Brand
as Jasp
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Alan Browning
as Feargus
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Danica D'Hondt
as The Edwards' Maid
James Dyrenforth
as Trum Cogdal
Bill Edwards
as Bab
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Frank Ellement
as Major
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
🏷️ Keywords
based on playcharacter name in title
🎯 Categories
Drama
💡 Did You Know?
The original Broadway production of "Abe Lincoln in Illinois " by Robert E. Sherwood opened on October 15, 1938 at the Plymouth Theater, ran for 472 performances and won the Pulitzer Prize in Drama in 1939.
📖 Synopsis
Before becoming one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln had a long career as a businessman, lawyer, government official and elected representative for the state of Illinois. This film looks at the rise of this self-e...