A 1953 biography of Andrew Jackson as played by Charlton Heston & the love of his life, his wife, played by Susan Hayward. Tracing their early days together when he was boarder staying at Hayward's mother's home through their courtship (Hayward's husband is sleeping w/one of his slaves but eventually grants Hayward a dubious divorce). More often than not, we see Heston, struggling w/finances (he's a lawyer always on the lookout for clientele) but also succeeding on the battlefield where he's recognized for his efforts especially after the War of 1812. What keeps him on the sidelines is his temper (at one point a slight against Wayward prompts him to challenge another to a duel where he kills the slanderer but is wounded) as Hayward's checkered past (due more to her ex's insinuations) is brought into question but as the last reel unfolds where we find Heston seeking the presidential office, Wayward is felled by illness which doesn't deter Heston from finally making Wayward a respectable lady. Heston is tops here w/ample support from Hayward, who narrates the yarn, as we get a glimpse into a problematic period in the creation of this country post colonial times. Also starring John McIntire as a colleague of Heston's.
Review of The President's Lady
