The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.
Directed by Vincent J. Donehue
usa president
paralysis
based on play or musical
franklin delano roosevelt
historical figure
1920s
new brunswick
Trailer
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.1 / 5
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Cast
Ralph Bellamy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Greer Garson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Hume Cronyn
Louis Howe
Jean Hagen
Missy Le Hand
Ann Shoemaker
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Alan Bunce
Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim Considine
James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune
Anna Roosevelt
Frank Ferguson
Dr. Bennett
Pat Close
Elliott Roosevelt
David White
Mr. Lassiter
Pete Kellett
Policeman
Crew
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Dore Schary
Producer
Dore Schary
Story
Popular Reviews
1 review
Lala
2.0★ · 10/11/23
I felt like I was watching a bunch of cardboard boxes try and act. Why does Eleanor sound like that.
I felt like I was watching a bunch of cardboard boxes try and act. Why does Eleanor sound like that.