A Failure at Fifty (1940)

A Failure at Fifty (1940) poster

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:

Cast

Screenplay

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.