The First Woman President (1974)
This acclaimed television drama tells the story of Edith Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. It deals specifically with how, after his severe stroke in 1919, she played an influential role in his administration. For the remainder of his presidency, she managed his staff and determined which communication and matters of state were important enough to bring to her husband's attention. Thus, she came to be known as "the first woman president."
Director: Delbert Mann
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: April 14, 1974
Cast
- Richard Basehart - Woodrow Wilson
- Eva Marie Saint - Edith Wilson
- Fletcher Allen
- Edward Ansara
- Michael Ansara
- Matthew Beard
- Edward Binns - Joe Tumulty
- Barbara Dodd
- Hal Huber
- Nelson Olmsted - Thomas Marshall
Screenplay
Editing: Jay Cook
Production: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Delbert Mann
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Woman President about?
- This acclaimed television drama tells the story of Edith Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. It deals specifically with how, after his severe stroke in 1919, she played an influential role in his administration. For the remainder of his presidency, she managed his staff and determined which communication and matters of state were important enough to bring to her husband's attention. Thus, she came to be known as "the first woman president."
- Who directed The First Woman President?
- The First Woman President was directed by Delbert Mann.
- Who stars in The First Woman President?
- The First Woman President stars Richard Basehart, Eva Marie Saint, Fletcher Allen, Edward Ansara, Michael Ansara, Matthew Beard.
- How long is The First Woman President?
- The First Woman President has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The First Woman President?
- The First Woman President is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was The First Woman President produced?
- The First Woman President was produced in United States of America.