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...
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 BellamyFranklin Delano Roosevelt
Greer GarsonEleanor Roosevelt
Hume CronynLouis Howe
Jean HagenMissy Le Hand
Ann ShoemakerSara Delano Roosevelt
Alan BunceGov. Alfred E. Smith
Tim ConsidineJames Roosevelt
Zina BethuneAnna Roosevelt
Frank FergusonDr. Bennett
Pat CloseElliott Roosevelt
David WhiteMr. Lassiter
Pete KellettPoliceman
Al McGranarySen. WalshRobin WargaFranklin D. Roosevelt Jr.Tom CartyJohnny Roosevelt
