Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977)
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- 2h 35min
- Biography, Drama
- 13 Mar 1977 (USA)
- TV Movie
The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt during their 12-year stay at the White House.
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Awards:
- Won 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations.
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Cast
| Jane Alexander | ... |
Eleanor Roosevelt
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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| Priscilla Pointer | ... |
Missy LeHand
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| Walter McGinn | ... |
Louis Howe
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| Rosemary Murphy | ... |
Sara Delano Roosevelt
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| Blair Brown | ... |
Anna Roosevelt
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| David Healy | ... |
Theodore Roosevelt
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| Peggy McCay | ... |
Grace Tully
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| Donald Moffat | ... |
Harry Hopkins
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Toni Darnay | ... |
Malvina Thompson
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| John Beal | ... |
Dr. Carr
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Barbara Smith Conrad | ... |
Marian Anderson
(as Barbara Conrad)
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| Morgan Farley | ... |
Bill Plog
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| Mark Harmon | ... |
Robert Dunlap
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| Anna Lee | ... |
Laura Delano
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| Linda Kelsey | ... |
Lucy Mercer
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| Ted Gehring | ... |
Doorman
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Colin Hamilton | ... |
Ike Hoover
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| Robert Karnes | ... |
Justice Fuller
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| David Lewis | ... |
Justice Hughes
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| Ray Baker | ... |
James Roosevelt
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| Brian Patrick Clarke | ... |
John Roosevelt
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| Joseph Hacker | ... |
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
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| Don Howard | ... |
Elliot Roosevelt
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Tom Middleton | ... |
First Photographer
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| Robert Phalen | ... |
Second Photographer
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Donald Petrie | ... |
Cub Photographer
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| Charles Lampkin | ... |
Irvin McDuffie
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| John Mahon | ... |
Veteren
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| Tina Menard | ... |
Social Worker
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George Pentecost | ... |
Preacher
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Christine Bennett | ... |
Trio Singer
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| Tina Cole | ... |
Trio Singer
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Cathy Cole | ... |
Trio Singer
(as Cathy Green)
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Gregory Koontz | ... |
Buzzie Dell
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David Himes | ... |
Reporter
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| Mimi Cozzens | ... |
Maid
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| Ian Abercrombie | ... |
Houseman
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| Davy Muxlow | ... |
John Boettiger
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| Sari Price | ... |
Lady Executive
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Arthur Gould-Porter | ... |
Winston Churchill
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| Randy Powell | ... |
Driver
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Fred Pinkard | ... |
Prettyman
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Carl Lester | ... |
Chief Petty Officer
(as Carl Blackwell Lester)
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| Lindsay Crouse | ... |
Marjorie Bennett (uncredited)
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| Bob Harks | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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Douglas Nelson | ... |
Newspaper Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Petrie | ||
Written by
| James Costigan | ... | (written by) |
| Joseph P. Lash | ... | (book "Eleanor and Franklin") |
Produced by
| Peter Bergmann | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Harry R. Sherman | ... | producer |
| David Susskind | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| James Crabe | ||
Editing by
| Michael S. McLean | ||
| Rita Roland | ||
Editorial Department
| LaReine Johnston | ... | assistant editor |
| Bud Klutchman | ... | assistant editor |
| David McCann | ... | post-production supervisor |
Casting By
| David Graham | ||
Production Design by
| Jan Scott | ||
Set Decoration by
| Anne D. McCulley | ||
Costume Design by
| Joe I. Tompkins | ||
Makeup Department
| Ken Chase | ... | makeup designer |
| Joe DiBella | ... | makeup artist |
| Emma M. diVittorio | ... | hair stylist (as Emma diVittorio) |
| Vivienne Walker | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ronald H. Gilbert | ... | executive in charge of production |
| David McCann | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Edward Teets | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wolfgang Glattes | ... | first assistant director |
| Jack Frost Sanders | ... | second assistant director (as Jack Sanders) |
Art Department
| William M. Bell | ... | construction coordinator |
| Ernie Sawyers | ... | property master |
| Jay King | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Robert W. King | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Michael Galloway | ... | sound transfer |
| Rich Harrison | ... | sound editor (as Richard Harrison) |
| Don MacDougall | ... | sound mixer (as Donald W. MacDougall) |
| Godfrey Marks | ... | loop editor |
| Richard Portman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David M. Ronne | ... | production sound (as Ronne/Crosby) |
| Curly Thirlwell | ... | sound mixer (as Edward 'Curly' Thirlwell) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jack Willoughby | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Darryl M. Athons | ... | costumer: men (as Darryl Athons) |
| Winnie D. Brown | ... | costumer: ladies (as Winnie Brown) |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor |
| George Korngold | ... | music editor |
| Dan Wallin | ... | score mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Adell Aldrich | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Norman Honath | ... | transportation supervisor (as Norman A. Honath) |
Additional Crew
| Robert Banas | ... | dance sequences staged by (as Bob Banas) |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. | ... | story consultant |
| Beverly Setlowe | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Antoinette Yuskis | ... | dance sequences staged by (as Antonette Yuskis) |
| Jackie Brady Baugh | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1977) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (2007) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile Systems (location equipment)
- Consolidated Film Industries (CFI) (titles and opticals)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (archive)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (thanks: Winston Churchill's recording)
- Samuel Goldwyn Studios (sound post-production)
- The National Park Service (thanks)
- U.S. Department of the Interior (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The conclusion of a two-part biopic, Eleanor Roosevelt continues to recall the life of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, starting from his election to the White House all the way through the end of his life. Roosevelt faces many challenges during his time in the Oval Office including the Great Depression, World War II, and an illness that leaves him paralyzed from the waist down. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Mimi Cozzens's debut. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening, set in 1905, when a horse carriage enters the White House drive, modern automobiles are visible across the park. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 29th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1977). See more » |
| Quotes |
Franklin D. Roosevelt:
It's not unusual for a father to want to take his eldest son into the family business. Eleanor Roosevelt: But you're not in business. A President who hires his own son is open to every sort of charge of playing favourites. And they'll make the son's life a hell. He'll be accused of the same thing - of giving favours - and worse, of selling them. Opportunists will woe him and use him and then make a joke of him behind his back. Franklin D. Roosevelt: I don't see why I should be deprived of the boy's help or the pleasure of having him with me, just because I'm the President. Eleanor Roosevelt: Is that the only consideration, your pleasure? How very selfish. Have you given any thought of what this would do to Jimmy? All the criticism, the gossip and malice and spite? See more » |