A Failure at Fifty
Originally released in 1940. A Failure at Fifty is a drama/history film. directed by Will Jason. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edmund Glover, Mary Anderson, and Truman Bradley
Synopsis
The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edmund Glover
as Abe Lincoln
Mary Anderson
as Ann Rutledge
Truman Bradley
as Lincoln's Friend
Carey Wilson
as Narrator (voice)
Margaret Bert
as Ann's Rutledge's Mother (uncredited)
George Chesebro
as Creditor (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
as Partner (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
as Member of the Senate (uncredited)
Edward Coxen
as Farmer (uncredited)
Olin Francis
as Trader (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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.
How long is A Failure at Fifty?
A Failure at Fifty has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was A Failure at Fifty released?
A Failure at Fifty was released on July 1, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Failure at Fifty?
The main cast of A Failure at Fifty includes Edmund Glover, Mary Anderson, Truman Bradley, Carey Wilson, Margaret Bert.