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Sunrise at Campobello

58.00% | September 28, 1960 | Drama, History

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.

Featured Crew

Vincent J. Donehue
Director
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Story

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

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