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.
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Edmund Glover
Abe Lincoln
Mary Anderson
Ann Rutledge
Truman Bradley
Lincoln's Friend
Carey Wilson
Narrator (voice)
Margaret Bert
Ann's Rutledge's Mother (uncredited)
George Chesebro
Creditor (uncredited)
Naomi Childers
Partner (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
Member of the Senate (uncredited)
Edward Coxen
Farmer (uncredited)
Olin Francis
Trader (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Partner (uncredited)
Claire McDowell
Minor Role (uncredited)
Jack Mulhall
Partner (uncredited)
Emmett Vogan
50 Year Old Jobless Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Dimsdale
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof, C. Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- A Failure at Fifty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
Howard Dimsdale, Arno B. Reincke
Daniele Amfitheatrof, C. Bakaleinikoff
Paul Vogel
Adrienne Fazan
Carey Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Will Jason
Director
Carey Wilson
Producer
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
C. Bakaleinikoff
Original Music Composer
Howard Dimsdale
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Failure at Fifty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Failure at Fifty about?
The story of Abraham Lincoln's 30-year struggle of persistence-through-failure is told to an unemployed 50 year old man.
Who directed A Failure at Fifty?
A Failure at Fifty was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in A Failure at Fifty?
The principal cast of A Failure at Fifty includes Edmund Glover, Mary Anderson, Truman Bradley, Carey Wilson, Margaret Bert.
When was A Failure at Fifty released and how long is it?
A Failure at Fifty was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Failure at Fifty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Failure at Fifty was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof, C. Bakaleinikoff.