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Sunrise at Campobello

(1960)

September 28, 1960• 2h 24m
60%
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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.

Vincent J. Donehue

Director

Top Billed Cast

RB

Ralph Bellamy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

GG

Greer Garson

Eleanor Roosevelt

HC

Hume Cronyn

Louis Howe

JH

Jean Hagen

Missy Le Hand

AS

Ann Shoemaker

Sara Delano Roosevelt

AB

Alan Bunce

Gov. Alfred E. Smith

TC

Tim Considine

James Roosevelt

ZB

Zina Bethune

Anna Roosevelt

FF

Frank Ferguson

Dr. Bennett

PC

Pat Close

Elliott Roosevelt

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