The First Woman President

Overview

This acclaimed television drama tells the story of Edith Wilson, second wife of President Woodrow Wilson. It deals specifically with how, after his severe stroke in 1919, she played an influential role in his administration. For the remainder of his presidency, she managed his staff and determined which communication and matters of state were important enough to bring to her husband's attention. Thus, she came to be known as "the first woman president."

Cast

Richard Basehart

Woodrow Wilson

Eva Marie Saint

Edith Wilson

Fletcher Allen

Edward Ansara

Michael Ansara

Matthew Beard

Edward Binns

Joe Tumulty

Barbara Dodd

Hal Huber

Nelson Olmsted

Thomas Marshall