
The First Woman President 1974
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."
Director: Delbert Mann
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