Sunrise at Campobello
“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...”
1960•2h 24m•6.0•Released
DramaHistory
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.
Director
Vincent J. Donehue
Writer
Dore Schary
Languages
English
Studio
Dore Schary Productions
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
Pat Close
Elliott Roosevelt
David White
Mr. Lassiter
Pete Kellett
Policeman
Al McGranary
Sen. Walsh
Robin Warga
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
Tom Carty
Johnny Roosevelt
Production
Company
Dore Schary Productions
Producer
Dore Schary
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