The Roosevelt Story
The Roosevelt Story
1947, English. Directed by Lawrence M. Klee.
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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- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
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- English
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The Roosevelt Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 August 1947. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Roosevelt Story?
The Roosevelt Story (1947) was directed by Lawrence M. Klee.