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Sunrise at Campobello

58 %|Sep 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

Dore Schary
Story
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Vincent J. Donehue
Director
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
George James Hopkins
Set Decoration
Edward Carrere
Production Design
Walter Reilly
Associate Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer

Cast

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Ralph Bellamy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Greer Garson
Eleanor Roosevelt
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Hume Cronyn
Louis Howe
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Jean Hagen
Missy Le Hand
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Ann Shoemaker
Sara Delano Roosevelt
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Alan Bunce
Gov. Alfred E. Smith
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Tim Considine
James Roosevelt
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Zina Bethune
Anna Roosevelt
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Frank Ferguson
Dr. Bennett
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Pat Close
Elliott Roosevelt
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David White
Mr. Lassiter
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Pete Kellett
Policeman
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Al McGranary
Sen. Walsh