Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years (1977 TV Movie)

Walter McGinn: Louis Howe

Quotes 

• Eleanor Roosevelt : You're the closest friend he's ever had.

  Louis Howe : Franklin doesn't have friends. He has admirers, and advisors, cronies, companions, but no friends. Are you his friend?

  Eleanor Roosevelt : I want to be. I've tried. I'm not his confidant, I know that. I don't believe he confides in anyone. He keeps himself to himself, as the British say.

  Louis Howe : Then he doesn't even have a wife. Not really. Just a Mrs.