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The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Also known as {Life of Lincoln}
(1908) United States of America
B&W : One reel / [?] 958 or 975? feet
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Ralph Ince [Abraham Lincoln]

Essanay Film Manufacturing Company production; distributed by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company. / Released 7 October 1908. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Drama: Historical: Biographical.

Synopsis: [Variety, 17 October 1908, page ?] The pictures show the great American statesman as a boy, his father and mother, as well as other personages, according to history. Lincoln naturally appears also as a lawyer and judge. The most interesting incidents are disclosed graphically. Nearly every period of the life of Lincoln is produced. It pictures his assassination and the flight of the assassin.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Abraham Lincoln

Listing updated: 22 December 2024.

References: Pitts-Hollywood p. 16 : Website-AFI; Website-IMDb.

 
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