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.
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
Alan Bunce
as Gov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim Considine
as James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune
as Anna Roosevelt
Frank Ferguson
as Dr. Bennett
Pat Close
as Elliott Roosevelt
David White
as Mr. Lassiter
Pete Kellett
as Policeman
