The President's Lady

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NR,1hr 36min
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1953
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Fox Films
Synopsis: The President's Lady is an historical drama starring Charlton Heston as Andrew Jackson and Susan Hayward as his wife Rachel, Jackson marries Rachel after she divorces her unfaithful first husband (Whitfield Connor), with scandal resulting when the ex-husband refuses to finalize the divorce. Jackson climbs up the military and political ladder, but Rachel is never socially acceptable due to her "tainted" past. Nonetheless, Jackson stands staunchly beside his wife, even fighting a duel for her honor. ... Full Synopsis
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One of Hollywood's better historical biopics in terms of accuracy, The President's Lady might have been even better had it spent a little more time on showing some of Andrew Jackson's adventures. Instead, they're mostly mentioned or given fairly short treatments, which is understandable given the film's focus on the man's relationship with his beloved wife; still, without them, the film feels a trifle ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Rachel Donelson Robards
Andrew Jackson
Jack Overton
Mrs. Donelson
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