The Sun Comes Up (1949)

05/12/1949 (US) • 1h 33m

Action, Family, Drama, Adventure

A grand threesome who will win your heart!

Overview

Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.

Top Billed Cast

Jeanette MacDonald

Helen Lorfield Winter

Lloyd Nolan

Thomas I. Chandler

Lewis Stone

Arthur Norton

Percy Kilbride

Mr. Willie B. Williegood

Nicholas Joy

Victor Alvord

Margaret Hamilton

Mrs. Golightly

Hope Landin

Mrs. Pope

Esther Somers

Susan, the maid


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Part of the MGM's Lassie Collection

Includes Lassie Come Home, Courage of Lassie, Son of Lassie

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,659,000.00

Revenue

$2,044,000.00

Keywords

orphan

dog

lassie

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