Abe Lincoln in Illinois (film)
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.
Abe Lincoln leaves home for the first time, having been hired along with two of his friends by Denton Offut to take a load of pigs by water to New Orleans. When the boat overturns at the settlement of New Salem, Abe first sees and loses his heart to Ann Rutledge, the beautiful daughter of the local tavern keeper. Thus, when Denton later offers him a job at the store he has decided to set up in New Salem, Abe readily accepts.Abe discovers however that Ann already has a beau. Nonetheless, he settles in, making himself the most popular man around with his ready, goodnatured humor, and taking lessons from schoolteacher Mentor Graham. When his rival for Anns affections leaves to better himself, Ann waits for him for several years before admitting he has proved faithless. Abe seizes the opportunity to express his love for her she is unsure of her feelings for him and asks for a little time. Alas, she dies soon after of brain fever, telling Abe on her deathbed that she could have loved him. ........
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