Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1964)

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Country: USA
Genres: Drama
Release: 1964-02-02
Director: George Schaefer
Writers: Robert Hartung , Robert E. Sherwood
Language: English
Stars: Jason Robards , Kate Reid , Jack Bittner , Burt Brinckerhoff , James Broderick , James Congdon , Staats Cotsworth , Toni Darnay , Harry Ellerbe , Donald Gantry
Runtime: 80 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Hallmark Hall of Fame: Abe Lincoln in Illinois (#13.4) (United States of America) , Abe Lincoln in Illinois , Abe Lincoln in Illinois (United States of America)
Plot: 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-educated statesman, including his famous series of public debates over slavery with rival Stephen Douglas. A glimpse is also shown of some of the more personal aspects of his Lincoln's life, including the early romance and heartbreak he experienced with Ann Rutledge, and his later marriage to Mary Todd.
IMDB:tt0306435