Judge douglas has paid tribute to my skill with the dagger. I thank him for that, but i must admit that he can do more with that weapon than i can. Abraham lincoln crushes civil liberties in maryland. Best actor oscar nominee raymond massey who originated the role on stage wonderfully plays the future great emancipator in a chronicle of his. His delivery completed, abe returns to new salem, where he enters into a small business with storekeeper denton offut, falls in love with ann and wins the. Expanded a bit for cinematic purposes, the film traces lincolns progress from his days of scrambling for a living as a woodsman, to his courtship of the tragic ann rutledge mary howard and then the mercurial mary todd ruth gordon, to the formative years of his law practice, to his. Overview of abe lincoln in illinois, 1940, directed by john cromwell, with raymond massey, gene lockhart, ruth gordon, at turner classic movies. Abe lincoln in illinois play by sherwood britannica. With jason robards, kate reid, jack bittner, burt brinckerhoff. It focuses in particular on lincolns growth from a shy, uneducated backwoodsman who was more willing to accept the enslavement of blacks than to. Sherwood, first produced in 1938 and published in 1939 with extended commentary by the playwright.
Though lincoln was a new resident of springfield, he was not a stranger to the town. Lincoln, a 1939 film starring henry fonda, and abe lincoln in illinois, a 1940 film starring raymond massey, dramatized the romance as pivotal in lincolns life. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 as the war raged in europe, americans found solace and inspiration in a film chronicling the nations greatest president and his electrifying rise to national prominence.
Jul 29, 20 ruth gordon also does memorable work as driven, ambitious mary todd lincoln, whose vision of abe s leadership destiny will not be denied by anyone including her often reticent husband. Elected captain of his company during the black hawk war 1832, he did forget how to order them to march singlefile through a gate in a fence. Film isnt his equal and needs a director with a firmer hand to open up stagey material. Among the most masterful matchups of actor and role in screen history is this stirring film of robert e. Theatrical trailer for the 1940 historical biography abe lincoln in illinois starring raymond massey best actor oscar nominee and ruth gordon as mary tod. But for the 1940 film abe lincoln in illinois, the filmmakers truly did have an actor playing the role he was. Abe lincoln in illinois cast and crew cast photos and info. Expanded a bit for cinematic purposes, the film traces lincolns progress from. Abraham lincoln is widely regarded as one of the nations greatest presidents.
Each document offers a picture of a particular circumstance at a specific time but each also should be seen in terms of how it might be relevant. Sherwoods beloved play taking a thoroughly human look at the early years of our 16th president, with all his frailties and strength of character. In the uk, the film is known by the alternate title spirit of the people. This film is based on robert sherwoods pulitzerprizewinning play. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 in the early 1830s, a youthful abraham lincoln raymond massey departs his home in kentucky to study law and make a name for himself. Abe lincoln in illinois dvd movie video at cd universe, biopic of abe lincoln, 16th president of he united states, from his early days in backwoods kentucky to his election.
Much of her writing was done in collaboration with her second husband. Over the years abraham lincoln and his law partners rented space in various locations around springfield. Abe lincoln raymond massey advances from a storekeeper to president. Since 1834, lincoln had represented sangamon county in the illinois general assembly and helped move the capital from vandalia to springfield. In spite of this, i thought the film was enjoyable and well done albeit when compared with young mr. The film stars raymond massey and howard da silva, who reprised their roles from the.
His delivery completed, abe returns to new salem, where he enters into a. Tinsley building, springfield, illinois lincolns law office. Abe lincoln in illinois is a 1940 film about the early life of abraham lincoln. With raymond massey, gene lockhart, ruth gordon, mary howard. When abraham lincoln was 35 years old in 1844, he bought a little cottage on the corner of eighth and jackson streets in springfield, illinois. It is a study in the life of youknowwho, starting with lincoln as a young man in his twenties in search of his destiny.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing abe lincoln in illinois near. But for the 1940 film abe lincoln in illinois, the filmmakers truly did have an actor playing the role he was born to play. He first saw new salem while helping to transport hogs for sale in new orleans. Ehrlichs magic bullet 1940 and appeared as miss ellis in director george cukors film starring greta garbo. The moving drama featured an academy awardnominated performance by raymond massey as the future president. Raymond massey as abe lincoln in illinois excerpt youtube. Feb 12, 2018 abe lincoln in illinois 1940 an adaptation of the robert sherwood play.
The play, in three acts, covers the life of president abraham lincoln from his childhood through his final speech in illinois before he left for washington. He loves and loses ann rutlege, marries mary todd, overcomes a pile of debt incurred when his general store fails, and establishes himself as a lawyer and a politician. A couple of friends come over and tell abe and tom about a job paying. Abe lincoln in illinois film by cromwell 1940 britannica. He can keep ten daggers flashing in the air at the same time. Abe lincoln in illinois presents a vision that fits in with the legends of the sixteenth president that have been told to generations of american school children, but it gives these legends a human face. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 the movie database tmdb. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 an adaptation of the robert sherwood play. Newyork historical society abe lincoln in illinois 1940. On his journey to new orleans to deliver a load of pigs, abe meets ann rutledge in new salem, illinois. Producer max gordon vehemently rejected the idea, and it subsequently didnt. Ruth gordon also does memorable work as driven, ambitious mary todd lincoln, whose vision of abes leadership destiny will not be denied by anyone including her often reticent husband. Raymond massey gives the ultimate portrayal in my opinion.
At first rko, who was releasing the film, had wanted massey to arrive by train in full abraham lincoln costume and makeup. In 1831, young abe lincoln leaves his fathers log cabin to make his way in the world. Abe lincoln in illinois is a play written by the american playwright robert e. Sherwoods beloved play taking a thoroughly human look at the early years of our 16th. His delivery completed, abe returns to new salem, where he enters into a small business with storekeeper denton offut, falls in love with ann and wins the respect and friendship of the townspeople. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 was based on the pulitzer prizewinning play by robert e. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 john cromwell synopsis. Since the film takes place before lincoln is actually president, mary todd. Abe lincoln in illinois is a 1940 biographical film that depicts the life of abraham lincoln from his departure from kentucky until his election as president of the. The lincolns in springfield 18371847 lincoln home national. We are coming, father abraham, three hundred thousand more.
Abe lincoln in illinois depicts the life of a man considered by many to be one of the worlds greatest human beings. Other articles where abe lincoln in illinois is discussed. He was a state legislator practicing law, married for two years, and a new father. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Ruth gordon was mary todd lincoln, and cromwell played john brown. The ann rutledge canon was augmented in 1944 by the rediscovery of an 1862 article by john hill, a democrat contemptuous of lincoln, in the menard axis, a county. Abraham lincoln national cemetery national cemetery. When abe lincoln in illinois was completed and ready for release, washington d. The thirtyfive document images provided in this teaching packet are intended to provide direct glimpses of events surrounding the life of abraham lincoln when he lived in illinois from 1830 to 1861.
Massey feels predestined to play lincoln in terms of drawl, tone, and folksy attitudes. I mean tommy lee jones is a great actor, but he looks about as much like ty cobb as my big toe does. A popular poem later set to music responded to lincolns call for troops in biblical terms. Abe lincoln in illinois cast and crew cast photos and.
It takes the viewer from lincolns younger days, perhaps when he was nearing twenty, until he leaves illinois for washington where he will begin serving his first term as president. Raymond massey who created the role in the original stage production as well comes close to being the best lincoln interpretation including daniel daylewiss, both bumpkin and genius, ugly, strange, moody, funny and charming all at once. Abe lincoln in illinois, drama in 12 scenes by robert e. Abe lincoln in illinois is a 1938 play by robert sherwood. It takes the viewer from lincoln s younger days, perhaps when he was nearing twenty, until he leaves illinois for washington where he will begin serving his first term as president. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing abe lincoln in illinois near you. The film does present numerous incidents from lincolns life. Tom lincoln complains about the terrible winter and now the terrible spring. The life of abraham lincoln is traced from the 1830s when he was a struggling backwoods lawyer to winning the presidency in 1860. Abe lincoln in illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of abraham lincoln from his departure from kentucky until his election as president of the united states. She stared in plays in new york city and london, not doing another film until she played mary todd in director john cromwells abe lincoln in illinois 1940, costarred with edward g. Abraham lincoln national cemetery is named after the 16th president of the united states and founder of the national cemeteries.
Abe lincoln in illinois is a 1940 biographical film that depicts the life of abraham lincoln from his departure from kentucky until his election as president of the united states. It is not world class large, but nevertheless, it is still a very big bridge. The play, which in 1939 was awarded the pulitzer prize for drama, concerns lincolns life and careerfrom his early, unsuccessful days as a. Ruth gordon brings a much needed energy to the second half. Raymond massey, gene lockhart, ruth gordon, mary howard, dorothy tree, harvey stephens, minor watson, alan baxter among the most masterful matchups of actor and role in screen history is this stirring film of robert e. The abraham lincoln national cemetery lies in the northwestern area of the former joliet army ammunition plant, approximately 50 miles south of chicago. The abraham lincoln memorial bridge is a large bridge. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 letterboxd social film. It is fitting that such a major bridge be named after abraham lincoln. Humble abraham lincoln gains the respect of his illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected president in 1860 and departs for washington. Raymond massey plays abe lincoln in this moving adaptation of robert sherwoods pulitzer prizewinning play. Abe lincoln at illinois turned out to be a succes destime for its. Abe lincoln in illinois 1940 turner classic movies tcm.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Humble abraham lincoln gains the respect of his illinois neighbors, growing in. The restored tinsley building on the downtown square is the only building still standing where lincoln had a law office. Abraham lincoln and ann rutledge university of michigan. Expanded a bit for cinematic purposes, the film traces lincolns progress from his days.