Abraham Lincoln

(1930)Directed by D.W. Griffith83 minHistory, Drama
The wonder film of the century, about the most romantic figure who ever lived!

A biopic dramatizing Abraham Lincoln's life through a series of vignettes depicting its defining chapters: his romance with Ann Rutledge; his early years as a country lawyer; his marriage to Mary Todd; his debates with Stephen A. Douglas; the election of 1860; his presidency during the Civil War; and his assassination in Ford’s Theater in 1865.

Walter Hustonas Abraham Lincoln
Una Merkelas Ann Rutledge
William L. Thorneas Tom Lincoln
Lucille La Verneas Mid-Wife
Helen Freemanas Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Otto Hoffmanas Offut
Edgar Dearingas Armstrong
Russell Simpsonas Lincoln's Employer
Charles Crockettas Sheriff
Kay Hammondas Mary Todd Lincoln
Helen Wareas Mrs. Edwards
E. Alyn Warrenas Stephen A. Douglas / General Grant
Gordon Thorpeas Tad Lincoln
Ian Keithas John Wilkes Booth
Cameron Prud'Hommeas John Hay - Secretary to the President
James Bradbury Sr.as Gen. Winfield Scott
JEJames Eaglesas Young Soldier
Oscar Apfelas Secretary of War Stanton
Frank Campeauas General Sheridan
Hobart Bosworthas General Robert E. Lee
Henry B. Walthallas Colonel Marshall
Hank Bellas Townsman in Offut's Store (uncredited)
Maurice Blackas Conspirator (uncredited)