Released:
1960-09-28

Overview:
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.

Director:
Vincent J. Donehue

Runtime:
2h 24min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Ralph Bellamy
  as
  Franklin Delano Roosevelt
• 
  Greer Garson
  as
  Eleanor Roosevelt
• 
  Hume Cronyn
  as
  Louis Howe
• 
  Jean Hagen
  as
  Missy Le Hand
• 
  Ann Shoemaker
  as
  Sara Delano Roosevelt