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Spirit of the People

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Historical drama starring Raymond Massey.
Robert E. Sherwood's acclaimed play "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" is the basis for this moving portrait of "Honest Abe's" early days. It follows him from his roots as a peace-loving backwoodsman, through his career as a lawyer, to his involvement with politics and his rise to the Presidency.
Films: pages 41-65

Contributors

Director:
John Cromwell
Abraham Lincoln:
Raymond Massey
Stephen Douglas:
Gene Lockhart
Mary Todd Lincoln:
Ruth Gordon
Ann Rutledge:
Mary Howard
Elizabeth Edwards:
Dorothy Tree
Ninian Edwards:
Harvey Stephens
Joshua Speed:
Minor Watson
Billy Herndon:
Alan Baxter
Source: Radio Times

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