Teddy Roosevelt was, and still is, my favorite president. As a freshman in college, this was the first film I was assigned to review for my college paper. But that was 1978. I haven't seen it since. I do recall being enlightened about Roosevelt and entertained by the film. Whitmore, who had received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in 1975 for a similar turn as Harry Truman in GIVE 'EM HELL HARRY, if I remember correctly, goes beyond the familiar and well-essayed mannerisms (the toothy smile, the confident stride) and gets to the heart of Teddy. His mourning the loss of his son still remains vivid in my memory. I think, however, it would be difficult to find this film. For that matter, no one will probably ever read this review.
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Amazing
movies-14912 January 2006
Nothing shows an actor's true talent than having to do the whole show by himself. And Whitmore does this so amazingly well, that it never occurs to you to even have the NEED of any other actor on the stage.
The worst part about this movie is it cannot be obtained on DVD....such a sad waste for so many to miss out on this man's talent which is so wonderfully highlighted by this movie. Not nearly enough can be said about this man's acting abilities.
Through practically no change of scenery literally takes you through Teddy Roosevelt's life through TR's own eyes and voice. It is very obvious that he spent a great deal of time studying video reels of TR, because he has his mannerisms down so well, that this could be used in a history class! Such an enjoyable way to learn history.
This is also performed in front of a live audience, so it is enjoyable to see their reactions from his entrance at the back of the theater, to the closing of the curtain on the show. What I wouldn't have given to have been in that audience!
The worst part about this movie is it cannot be obtained on DVD....such a sad waste for so many to miss out on this man's talent which is so wonderfully highlighted by this movie. Not nearly enough can be said about this man's acting abilities.
Through practically no change of scenery literally takes you through Teddy Roosevelt's life through TR's own eyes and voice. It is very obvious that he spent a great deal of time studying video reels of TR, because he has his mannerisms down so well, that this could be used in a history class! Such an enjoyable way to learn history.
This is also performed in front of a live audience, so it is enjoyable to see their reactions from his entrance at the back of the theater, to the closing of the curtain on the show. What I wouldn't have given to have been in that audience!
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