Sunrise at Campobello

Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

6.0 144 min Movie
DramaHistory

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...

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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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

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