Sunrise at Campobello
(1960)

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...

Released: 1960-09-28

tmdb link imdb link

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially 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 - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.

Vote Now!


Placeholder

Ralph Bellamy

as Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Actor page

Greer Garson

as Eleanor Roosevelt

Actor page

Hume Cronyn

as Louis Howe

Actor page

Jean Hagen

as Missy Le Hand

Actor page

Ann Shoemaker

as Sara Delano Roosevelt

Actor page

Alan Bunce

as Gov. Alfred E. Smith

Actor page

Tim Considine

as James Roosevelt

Actor page

Zina Bethune

as Anna Roosevelt

Actor page

Frank Ferguson

as Dr. Bennett

Actor page

Pat Close

as Elliott Roosevelt

Actor page

David White

as Mr. Lassiter

Actor page

Pete Kellett

as Policeman

Actor page

Al McGranary

as Sen. Walsh

Actor page

Franz Waxman

Original Music Composer

Actor page

Russell Harlan

Director of Photography

Actor page

Edward Carrere

Production Design

Actor page

Marjorie Best

Costume Design

Actor page

Walter Reilly

Associate Producer

Actor page

Carla Hadley

Hairstylist

Actor page