The President's Lady
They branded her adulteress!
1953 · 96 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Romance, Western
The story of president Andrew Jackson from his early years, through his meeting with and subsequent marriage to Rachel Donelson Robards. The plot concentrates on the later scandal concerning the legality of their marriage and how they overcame the difficulties.
Directed by Henry Levin · Written by John Patrick
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Susan Hayward Rachel Donaldson -
Charlton Heston Andrew Jackson -
John McIntire John Overton -
Fay Bainter Mrs. Donaldson -
Ruth Attaway Moll -
Margaret Wycherly Mrs. Robards -
Gladys Hurlbut Mrs. Phariss -
Carl Betz Charles Dickinson -
John George Spectator at Speech (uncredited) -
Nina Varela Mrs. "Peachblossom" Stark -
Ralph Dumke Col. Stark - H Helen Van Tuyl Mrs. Irwin
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