The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edmund GloverAbe Lincoln | Abe Lincoln |
 Mary AndersonAnn Rutledge | Ann Rutledge |
 Truman BradleyLincoln's Friend | Lincoln's Friend |
 Carey WilsonNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
| MMargaret BertAnn's Rutledge's Mother (uncredited) | Ann's Rutledge's Mother (uncredited) |
 George ChesebroCreditor (uncredited) | Creditor (uncredited) |
 Naomi ChildersPartner (uncredited) | Partner (uncredited) |
 Jules CowlesMember of the Senate (uncredited) | Member of the Senate (uncredited) |
 Edward CoxenFarmer (uncredited) | Farmer (uncredited) |
 Olin FrancisTrader (uncredited) | Trader (uncredited) |
 Edward HearnPartner (uncredited) | Partner (uncredited) |
 Claire McDowellMinor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) |
 Jack MulhallPartner (uncredited) | Partner (uncredited) |
 Emmett Vogan50 Year Old Jobless Man (uncredited) | 50 Year Old Jobless Man (uncredited) |