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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Overview:

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by John Cromwell and produced by Max Gordon.

SYNOPSIS

This screen adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Robert E. Sherwood depicts the life of America's 16th president. From his early days as a modest shopkeeper in Illinois to his reluctant decision to run for political office for the first time, the film delves into the personal struggles of the man the world came to know as the Great Emancipator. Massey is particularly brilliant in this role, especially in the depiction of the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1940 --- Ceremony Number 13 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best ActorRaymond MasseyNominated
Best CinematographyJames Wong HoweNominated
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

By Beatrice on Apr 12, 2014 From Flickers in Time

Abe Lincoln in Illinois Directed by John Cromwell Written by Robert E. Sherwood based on his play 1940/USA Max Gordon Plays & Pictures Corporation/RKO Radio Pictures First viewing/Streaming on Amazon Instant Video I love Raymond Massey’s portrayal of Lincoln.  But does it make up for al... Read full article

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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Quotes:

Mentor Graham: Well, Abe, there are always two occupations open to those who have failed at everything else: school teaching and politics.
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois Facts
Herbert Rudley repeats his role from the original stage production.
John Cromwell:  abolitionist John Brown. In his next film role, Santa Fe Trail, 'Raymond Massey' portrayed John Brown.
Film debut of Herbert Rudley and Ruth Gordon.
Based on Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
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.
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