Public Domain Movies | Abraham Lincoln
The plot begins with Lincoln's early life in a log cabin in Kentucky and his journey to becoming a lawyer and entering politics. It depicts key moments in his political career, such as his debates with Stephen A. Douglas, his election as President of the United States, and the subsequent secession of Southern states leading to the Civil War.
The film portrays Lincoln as a principled and compassionate leader who faces immense challenges during his presidency, including the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery. It highlights his struggles with the Emancipation Proclamation and his efforts to pass the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery in the United States.
The plot also includes Lincoln's personal life, including his relationship with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and his sons. It culminates with Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and the nation's mourning of his death (1930).
Director: D.W. Griffith
Stars: Walter Huston, Una Merkel, William L. Thorne
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