Eleanor and Franklin

Eleanor and Franklin

Eleanor and Franklin

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Eleanor and Franklin

1976- 1976

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

3.8(4 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

The story of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, from early youth to his election as President of the United States, as told from Eleanor's point of view.

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Jane Alexander

Eleanor Roosevelt, Age 18-60

Jane Alexander

Acting

Edward Herrmann

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Age 20-50

Edward Herrmann

Acting

Rosemary Murphy

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Rosemary Murphy

Acting

Pamela Franklin

Anna Hall

Pamela Franklin

Acting

David Huffman

Elliott Roosevelt, Sr.

David Huffman

Acting

Mackenzie Phillips

Eleanor Roosevelt, Age 14

Mackenzie Phillips

Acting

Lilia Skala

Mlle. Souvestre

Lilia Skala

Acting

Ed Flanders

Louis Howe

Ed Flanders

Acting

Helen Kleeb

Daisy

Helen Kleeb

Acting

Peggy McCay

Grace Tully

Peggy McCay

Acting

Anna Lee

Laura Delano

Anna Lee

Acting

Irene Tedrow

Mary Hall

Irene Tedrow

Acting

Devon Ericson

Corinne Robinson

Devon Ericson

Acting

Linda Purl

Alice Roosevelt, Age 14-20

Linda Purl

Acting

William Phipps

Theodore Roosevelt

William Phipps

Acting

Ted Eccles

Franklin Roosevelt, Age 16

Ted Eccles

Acting

Linda Kelsey

Lucy Mercer

Linda Kelsey

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