

Sunrise at Campobello
1960 · Movie · 2h 24m
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..."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
Metacritic
82/100
Key crew
- Vincent J. DonehueDirector
- Dore ScharyScreenplay
- Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ralph BellamyFranklin Delano Roosevelt
- Greer GarsonEleanor Roosevelt
- Hume CronynLouis Howe
- Jean HagenMissy Le Hand
- Ann ShoemakerSara Delano Roosevelt
- Alan BunceGov. Alfred E. Smith
- Tim ConsidineJames Roosevelt
- Zina BethuneAnna Roosevelt
- Frank FergusonDr. Bennett
- Pat CloseElliott Roosevelt
- David WhiteMr. Lassiter
- Pete KellettPoliceman
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Themes
usa presidentparalysisbased on play or musicalfranklin delano roosevelthistorical figure1920snew brunswick























