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A Failure at Fifty

A Failure at Fifty

1940 10 min ⭐ 5.5 Drama History

Fans of Drama, History films may find A Failure at Fifty especially interesting thanks to its engaging atmosphere, visual presentation, and entertainment value.

The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.

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Edmund Glover

Edmund Glover

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Truman Bradley

Truman Bradley

Lincoln's Friend

Carey Wilson

Carey Wilson

Narrator (voice)

George Chesebro

George Chesebro

Creditor (uncredited)

Naomi Childers

Naomi Childers

Partner (uncredited)

Jules Cowles

Jules Cowles

Member of the Senate (uncredited)

Edward Coxen

Edward Coxen

Farmer (uncredited)

Olin Francis

Olin Francis

Trader (uncredited)

Edward Hearn

Edward Hearn

Partner (uncredited)

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

Minor Role (uncredited)

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