Sunrise at Campobello
Sunrise at Campobello

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...

6.019602h 24mReleased
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.

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Director

Vincent J. Donehue

Writer

Dore Schary

Language

English

Top Cast

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Greer Garson

Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn

Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe

Jean Hagen

Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker

Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt

Alan Bunce

Alan Bunce

Gov. Alfred E. Smith

Tim Considine

Tim Considine

James Roosevelt

Zina Bethune

Zina Bethune

Anna Roosevelt

Frank Ferguson

Frank Ferguson

Dr. Bennett

Pat Close

Pat Close

Elliott Roosevelt

David White

David White

Mr. Lassiter

Pete Kellett

Pete Kellett

Policeman

Al McGranary

Al McGranary

Sen. Walsh

R

Robin Warga

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.

T

Tom Carty

Johnny Roosevelt

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Mr. Brimmer

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