A Failure at Fifty(1940)
A Failure at Fifty Synopsis
The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.
A Failure at Fifty (1940) is a drama and history film directed by Will Jason, released on July 1, 1940 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Edmund Glover, Mary Anderson, Truman Bradley and Carey Wilson. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Jason
- Writers:
- Howard Dimsdale, Arno B. Reincke
- Producers:
- Carey Wilson
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Composer:
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
A Failure at Fifty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edmund Glover
as Abe Lincoln
Mary Anderson
as Ann Rutledge
Truman Bradley
as Lincoln's Friend
Carey Wilson
as Narrator (voice)
- Margaret Bert
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)
Edward Hearn
as Partner (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Will Jason, written by Howard Dimsdale and Arno B. Reincke, produced by Carey Wilson.
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A Failure at Fifty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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A Failure at Fifty – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Failure at Fifty?
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The main cast of A Failure at Fifty (1940) includes Edmund Glover, Mary Anderson, Truman Bradley, Carey Wilson and Margaret Bert. The film was directed by Will Jason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Failure at Fifty released?
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A Failure at Fifty was released on July 1, 1940 and runs for 10m.
Is A Failure at Fifty worth watching?
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A Failure at Fifty (1940) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.