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Summary

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially 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 - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.


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Cast

  • Ralph Bellamy

    Ralph Bellamy

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt

  • Greer Garson

    Greer Garson

    Eleanor Roosevelt

  • Hume Cronyn

    Hume Cronyn

    Louis Howe

  • Jean Hagen

    Jean Hagen

    Missy Le Hand

  • Ann Shoemaker

    Ann Shoemaker

    Sara Delano Roosevelt

  • Alan Bunce

    Alan Bunce

    Gov. Alfred E. Smith

  • Tim Considine

    Tim Considine

    James Roosevelt

  • Zina Bethune

    Zina Bethune

    Anna Roosevelt

  • Frank Ferguson

    Frank Ferguson

    Dr. Bennett

  • Pat Close

    Pat Close

    Elliott Roosevelt

  • David White

    David White

    Mr. Lassiter