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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..."
6.0(14 votes)
1960
2h 24m
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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Production
Companies:
Dore Schary Productions
Languages
Original:en
Spoken:
English
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