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.

Directed by: Vincent J. Donehue
Written by: Dore Schary
Runtime: 144 minutes
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Tagline: The sun came up twice that day. Once in the heavens for all the world to see... once in the darkness for a man, his wife, and their children alone to share...
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