Stephen Douglas — Abe Lincoln in Illinois Character Profile

About Stephen Douglas

Abe Lincoln's primary political rival, a candidate for the U.S. Senate and later a presidential contender who debates Lincoln on the issue of slavery.

Stephen Douglas — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Gene Lockhart

Appears in

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Stephen Douglas — Alliance Political Associate — Mentor Graham (Louis Jean Heydt)

  They are connected through shared regional political networks.

• Stephen Douglas — Social Acquaintance — Ann Rutledge (Mary Howard)

  Both share the same social circle in New Salem.

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• Abe Lincoln (Raymond Massey)
• Mary Todd Lincoln (Ruth Gordon)
• Ann Rutledge (Mary Howard)
• John McNeil (Maurice Murphy)
• Joshua Speed (Minor Watson)
• Mr. Crimmin (Roger Imhof)
• Seth Gale (Herbert Rudley)
• Denton Offut (Harlan Briggs)
• Billy Herndon (Alan Baxter)
• Dr. Chandler (George Rosener)
• Mrs. Bowling Green (Florence Roberts)
• Mentor Graham (Louis Jean Heydt)