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.
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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.
Release Date
1960-09-28
Language:
EN
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00
Duration:
144 mins
Status:
Released
Genres:
DramaHistory
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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 )
Al McGranary ( Sen. Walsh )
Robin Warga ( Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. )
Tom Carty ( Johnny Roosevelt )
Lyle Talbot ( Mr. Brimmer )
Walter Sande ( Capt. Skinner )
Janine Grandel ( Marie the Housekeeper )
Otis Greene ( Edward the House Butler )
Ivan Browning ( Charles the Butler )
Herbert Anderson ( Daly )
Jerry Crews ( Speaker )
Abdullah Abbas ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Walter Bacon ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Eddie Baker ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Frank Baker ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Fern Barry ( Campaign Worker (uncredited) )
John Barton ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Brandon Beach ( Campaign Worker (uncredited) )
Mary Benoit ( Campaign Worker (uncredited) )
George Brand ( Campaign Worker (uncredited) )
Chet Brandenburg ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Albert Cavens ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Dick Cherney ( Crew Member (uncredited) )
Craig Curtis ( Newsboy (uncredited) )
Floyd Curtis ( Mailman (uncredited) )
Russell Custer ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
Francis De Sales ( Riley (uncredited) )
Harry Denny ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )
George DeNormand ( Convention Delegate (uncredited) )