

Drama · History
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.
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Ralph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Ralph Bellamy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt


Greer Garson
Greer Garson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Greer Garson
Eleanor Roosevelt


Hume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
Louis Howe
Hume Cronyn
Louis Howe


Jean Hagen
Jean Hagen
Missy Le Hand
Jean Hagen
Missy Le Hand


Ann Shoemaker
Ann Shoemaker
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Ann Shoemaker
Sara Delano Roosevelt


Alan Bunce
Alan Bunce
Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Alan Bunce
Gov. Alfred E. Smith


Tim Considine
Tim Considine
James Roosevelt
Tim Considine
James Roosevelt


Zina Bethune
Zina Bethune
Anna Roosevelt
Zina Bethune
Anna Roosevelt


Frank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson
Dr. Bennett
Frank Ferguson
Dr. Bennett


Pat Close
Pat Close
Elliott Roosevelt
Pat Close
Elliott Roosevelt
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