The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln

Feb 2, 1924

2h 0m

★ 0.0

From the log cabin to the White House-from a home made cradle to history's page

Overview

A biographical film featuring the presidency and assassination of Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War.

Genres

History

Drama

Production Companies

Rockett-Lincoln Film Co.

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Cast

Abraham Lincoln

George A. Billings

Abraham Lincoln, 7 years old

Danny Hoy

Ann Rutledge, first sweetheart

Ruth Clifford

Mary Todd / Mrs. Lincoln

Nell Craig

Nancy Hanks Lincoln, Mother

Irene Hunt

Thomas Lincoln, Father

Westcott Clarke

Sarah Lincoln

Fay McKenzie

Isom Enlow, Neighbor

Charles K. French

Mr. Gollaher, Neighbor

Calvert Carter

Mrs. Gollaher

Madge Hunt

Austin Gollaher

Raymond Lee

Sarah Lincoln, 10 years old

Ida Mae McKenzie

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