A Failure at Fifty (1940)
The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.
Director: Will Jason
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: July 1, 1940
Cast
- Edmund Glover - Abe Lincoln
- Mary Anderson - Ann Rutledge
- Truman Bradley - Lincoln's Friend
- Carey Wilson - Narrator (voice)
- Margaret Bert - Ann's Rutledge's Mother (uncredited)
- George Chesebro - Creditor (uncredited)
- Naomi Childers - Partner (uncredited)
- Jules Cowles - Member of the Senate (uncredited)
- Edward Coxen - Farmer (uncredited)
- Olin Francis - Trader (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Howard Dimsdale (Screenplay)
- Arno B. Reincke (Story)
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof, C. Bakaleinikoff
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Editing: Adrienne Fazan
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
failure, stranger, mysterious stranger, abraham lincoln, perseverance, life challenges, fifty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Failure at Fifty about?
- The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.
- Who directed A Failure at Fifty?
- A Failure at Fifty was directed by Will Jason.
- Who stars in A Failure at Fifty?
- A Failure at Fifty stars Edmund Glover, Mary Anderson, Truman Bradley, Carey Wilson, Margaret Bert, George Chesebro.
- How long is A Failure at Fifty?
- A Failure at Fifty has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is A Failure at Fifty?
- A Failure at Fifty is a Drama, History film.
- Where was A Failure at Fifty produced?
- A Failure at Fifty was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Failure at Fifty?
- The themes of A Failure at Fifty include: Inspiring True Stories.