Abraham Lincoln backdrop

Abraham Lincoln 1930 Directed by D.W. Griffith

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Revenue $400,000
Release Date 8 November 1930
96 mins
Cast
Walter Huston Abraham Lincoln
Una Merkel Ann Rutledge
William L. Thorne Tom Lincoln
Helen Freeman Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Edgar Dearing Armstrong
Russell Simpson Lincoln's Employer
Kay Hammond Mary Todd Lincoln
Helen Ware Mrs. Edwards
E. Alyn Warren Stephen A. Douglas / General Grant
Gordon Thorpe Tad Lincoln
Ian Keith John Wilkes Booth
Cameron Prud'Homme John Hay - Secretary to the President
James Bradbury Sr. Gen. Winfield Scott
James Eagles Young Soldier
Oscar Apfel Secretary of War Stanton
Frank Campeau General Sheridan
Hobart Bosworth General Robert E. Lee
Henry B. Walthall Colonel Marshall
Hank Bell Townsman in Offut's Store (uncredited)
Maurice Black Conspirator (uncredited)
Ed Brady Confederate Courier (uncredited)
Robert Brower (uncredited)
Kernan Cripps Conspirator (uncredited)
Mary Forbes Actress (uncredited)
Francis Ford Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
Robert Homans A Senator - One of Lincoln's Advisors (uncredited)
Jane Keckley Matchmaker (uncredited)
Robert Keith Union Courier (uncredited)
Henry Kolker New Englander (uncredited)
Ralph Lewis Member of Lincoln's Cabinet (uncredited)
George MacQuarrie Member of Lincoln's Cabinet (uncredited)
Scott Seaton Minor Role (uncredited)
Carl Stockdale Member of Lincoln's Cabinet (uncredited)
Harry Stubbs Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Kathrin Clare Ward Townswoman at Ann's Death (uncredited)