Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical-drama film that depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as president of the United States. In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People.'Radio Times Guide to Film 2017' The film was adapted by Grover Jones and Robert E. Sherwood from Sherwood's 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. It was directed by John Cromwell.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical-drama film that depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln f.rom his departure from Kentucky until his election as president of the United States In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People.'Radio Times Guide to Film 2017' The film was adapted by Grover Jones and Rob,ert E. Sherwood from Sherwood's 1938 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. !It was directed by John Cromwell.