Abraham Lincoln (1930)

Name: Abraham Lincoln
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 1930
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne, Lucille La Verne, Helen Freeman

1h 36m United States of America

History Drama

Plot

Abraham Lincoln’s journey unfolds through a series of poignant vignettes that highlight pivotal moments in his life. The film explores his tender romance with Ann Rutledge, his formative years as a country lawyer, and his marriage to Mary Todd. Key political battles, including his famous debates with Stephen A. Douglas, lead to his historic election in 1860. As president, he navigates the tumultuous waters of the Civil War, culminating in his tragic assassination at Ford's Theater in 1865, forever marking his legacy in American history.

Cast

Walter Huston Una Merkel William L. Thorne Lucille La Verne Helen Freeman Otto Hoffman Edgar Dearing Russell Simpson Charles Crockett Kay Hammond Helen Ware E. Alyn Warren Jason Robards Sr. Gordon Thorpe Ian Keith