Abraham Lincoln
"The wonder film of the century, about the most romantic figure who ever lived!"
Originally released in 1930. Abraham Lincoln is a history/drama film. directed by D.W. Griffith.
Starring Walter Huston, Una Merkel, and William L. Thorne
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (38 votes)
Box Office
$400K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Huston
as Abraham Lincoln
Una Merkel
as Ann Rutledge
William L. Thorne
as Tom Lincoln
Lucille La Verne
as Mid-Wife
Helen Freeman
as Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Otto Hoffman
as Offut
Edgar Dearing
as Armstrong
Russell Simpson
as Lincoln's Employer
Charles Crockett
as Sheriff
Kay Hammond
as Mary Todd Lincoln
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $400,000
Production Companies
- Feature Productions
- D.W. Griffith Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abraham Lincoln about?
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 T...
Who directed Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Abraham Lincoln released?
Abraham Lincoln was released on November 8, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Abraham Lincoln?
The main cast of Abraham Lincoln includes Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne, Lucille La Verne, Helen Freeman.