Mary Todd Lincoln — Abe Lincoln in Illinois Character Profile

About Mary Todd Lincoln

An ambitious woman from a wealthy family who recognizes Abe's potential, pursues him romantically, and becomes his wife, driving him toward his political destiny.

Character Facts

Played by

Ruth Gordon

Appears in

Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)

Role

Supporting

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• Abe Lincoln (Raymond Massey)
• Stephen Douglas (Gene Lockhart)
• Ann Rutledge (Mary Howard)
• John McNeil (Maurice Murphy)
• Joshua Speed (Minor Watson)
• Mr. Crimmin (Roger Imhof)
• Dr. Chandler (George Rosener)
• Mrs. Bowling Green (Florence Roberts)
• Billy Herndon (Alan Baxter)
• Mrs. Rutledge (Leona Roberts)
• Mentor Graham (Louis Jean Heydt)
• Seth Gale (Herbert Rudley)