Abraham Lincoln

• Director: D.W. Griffith
• Cast: Walter Huston, Una Merkel, Kay Hammond, William L. Thorne, Ian Keith
• Theatrical Release Date: Sat Nov 08 00:00:00 EST 1930

Tagline: The wonder film of the century, about the most romantic figure who ever lived!

Synopsis: Silent film master D.W. Griffith's first talkie works as a companion piece to his classic BIRTH OF A NATION, providing a detailed biographical sketch of the 16th president. We see his birth in a log cabin, the tragic death of his first love, Ann Rutledge (Una Merkel), his debates with Douglas, his accepting of the presidency, the terrible toll of the Civil War, and finally the tragic assassination at Ford's Theater. Griffith shows his usual meticulous attention to period detail, and the framing of the various vignettes has the feel of historical photographs come to life. Walter Huston is excellent in the title role, with a portrayal that subtly evolves from laconic, wizened rascal to noble elder statesman. This is a fascinating, worthy film, and an interesting historical document in and of itself.