The President's Lady (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, The President's Lady is a drama, romance and western film directed by Henry Levin, running about 96 minutes. “They branded her adulteress!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of president Andrew Jackson from his early years, through his meeting with and subsequent marriage to Rachel Donelson Robards. The plot concentrates on the later scandal concerning the legality of their marriage and how they overcame the difficulties.
Who’s in it. The President's Lady stars Susan Hayward as Rachel Donaldson, Charlton Heston as Andrew Jackson, John McIntire as John Overton and Fay Bainter as Mrs. Donaldson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The President's Lady has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President's Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President's Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President's Lady (1953)?
- In US, The President's Lady is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The President's Lady worth watching?
- The President's Lady holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The President's Lady?
- The President's Lady stars Susan Hayward, Charlton Heston, John McIntire, Fay Bainter and Ruth Attaway.
- When was The President's Lady released?
- The President's Lady was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.