Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

09/28/1960 (US) • 2h 24m

Drama, History

The sun came up twice that day. Once in the heavens for all the world to see... once in the darkness for a man, his wife, and their children alone to share...

Overview

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.

Top Billed Cast

Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe

Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Alan Bunce

Gov. Alfred E. Smith

Tim Considine

James Roosevelt

Zina Bethune

Anna Roosevelt

Frank Ferguson

Dr. Bennett


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

usa president

paralysis

based on play or musical

franklin delano roosevelt

historical figure

1920s

new brunswick

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