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Abraham Lincoln

BIRTH OF A NATION is a companion piece to D.W. Griffith's debut talkie, presenting a thorough biographical description of the sixteenth president. Ann Rutledge, his first love, was killed by an assassin named Una Merkel. He had debates with Douglas, became president, and was killed at Ford's Theater, where he had been watching a play. The framing of the numerous vignettes has the sensation of historical images come to life, with Griffith's typical attention to period detail. Walter Huston's portrayal of the titular character is remarkable, with a subtle transition from a laconic, wizened rogue to a noble elder statesman. This is a well-made film that also serves as a valuable historical record.

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