Two Americans

Two Americans

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Two Americans

1929

0h 20m

7.0(1 votes)

History

Drama

Overview

Presents Lincoln's difficulties with Gen. McClellan and Secretary of State Seward, over the selection of a commander of the Army of the Potomac. Lincoln asserts his leadership and appoints Gen. Grant.

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Paramount Pictures

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

Abraham Lincoln

Sarah Edwards

Sarah Edwards

John Huston

John Huston

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

Unknown

William Crane

Ulysses S. Grant

Creative team

Directed by: Joseph Santley

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