Sunday Night Theatre

Season 8 Episode 26: Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Before becoming one of America's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln had a long career as a businessman, lawyer, government official and elected representative for the state of Illinois. This film looks at the rise of this self-educated statesman, including his famous series of public debates with rival Stephen Douglas. A glimpse is also shown of some of the more personal aspects of his Lincoln's life, including the early romance and heartbreak he experienced with Ann Rutledge.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

10

Episodes:

134

Actor:

Oliver MacGreevy

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1950

IMDb:

3.5