The Roosevelt Story
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A documentary about the private (partly) and public life of Franklin D. Roosevelt who, despite his physical handicap, was elected President of the United States four times, compiled primarily from newsreels. His work during the depression years, when he created Federal agencies such as the W.P.A., C.C.C., N.R.A., P.W.A. and others is covered, plus a large portion of the film covers his years as a wartime leader. Also shown are scenes he didn't live to see, the unconditional surrender of the Germans and the Japanese. The musical background is a new symphony, "Toward the Sun", by Earl Robinson.
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Edited by Walter KleeScored by Earl Robinson
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13 unique people credited
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Franklin D Roosevelt
as Self
Eleanor Roosevelt
as Self
Kenneth Lynch
as Narrator - Voice of the People
Canada Lee
as Narrator - Voice of the Depression
Ed Begley
as Narrator - Voice of Optimism
Kelly Flint
as Narrator - the Girl
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as Narrator - Voice of Optimism
Gene Blakely
as Narrator - the Boy
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