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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...
1960 | 144m | English

(1588 votes)

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Popularity: 1.0 (history)

Director: Vincent J. Donehue
Writer: Dore Schary
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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.
Release Date: Sep 28, 1960
Director: Vincent J. Donehue
Writer: Dore Schary
Genres: Drama, History
Keywords usa president, paralysis, historical figure, franklin delano roosevelt, based on play or musical, 1920s, new brunswick
Production Companies Dore Schary Productions
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Jan 30, 2026
Entered: Apr 29, 2024
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Name Character
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
Al McGranary Sen. Walsh
Robin Warga Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
Tom Carty Johnny Roosevelt
Lyle Talbot Mr. Brimmer
Walter Sande Capt. Skinner
Janine Grandel Marie the Housekeeper
Otis Greene Edward the House Butler
Ivan Browning Charles the Butler
Herbert Anderson Daly
Jerry Crews Speaker
Abdullah Abbas Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Walter Bacon Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Eddie Baker Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Frank Baker Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Fern Barry Campaign Worker (uncredited)
John Barton Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Brandon Beach Campaign Worker (uncredited)
Mary Benoit Campaign Worker (uncredited)
George Brand Campaign Worker (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Albert Cavens Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Dick Cherney Crew Member (uncredited)
Craig Curtis Newsboy (uncredited)
Floyd Curtis Mailman (uncredited)
Russell Custer Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Francis De Sales Riley (uncredited)
Harry Denny Convention Delegate (uncredited)
George DeNormand Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Don Dillaway Sloan (uncredited)
Ted Dudomaine Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Ben Erway Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Duke Fishman Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Kenneth Gibson Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Tom Gibson Convention Delegate (uncredited)
William F. Haddock Mr. Owens (uncredited)
Robert Haines Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Jack Henderson Joe (uncredited)
Chuck Hicks Policeman (uncredited)
James Hope Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Michael Jeffers Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Pete Kellett Policeman (uncredited)
Colin Kenny Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Paul Kruger Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Ruth March Miss Garroway (uncredited)
John McKee Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Jack Mower Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Sol Murgi Convention Delegate (uncredited)
George Nardelli Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Doye O'Dell Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Emma Palmese Lecture Guest (uncredited)
Jack Perrin Campaign Worker (uncredited)
Ed Prentiss Barker (uncredited)
Fred Rapport Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Waclaw Rekwart Convention Delegate (uncredited)
John Roy Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Dore Schary Chairman of Connecticut Delegation (uncredited)
Sammy Shack Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Robert 'Buddy' Shaw Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Jack Shea Policeman (uncredited)
Stephen Soldi Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Norman Stevans Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Bert Stevens Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Art Stewart Campaign Worker (uncredited)
Jack Stoney Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Hal Taggart Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey Convention Delegate (uncredited)
John Truax Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Bruce Underhill Policeman (uncredited)
Max Wagner Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Maurice Wells Convention Delegate (uncredited)
Chalky Williams Policeman (uncredited)
Robert B. Williams Conventioneer in Sara's Way (uncredited)
Name Job
Dore Schary Story, Screenplay
George Boemler Editor
Edward Carrere Production Design
George James Hopkins Set Decoration
Marjorie Best Costume Design
Bill Neff Gaffer
Carla Hadley Hairstylist
Vincent J. Donehue Director
Franz Waxman Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan Director of Photography
Gordon Bau Makeup Supervisor
Jean Burt Reilly Hair Supervisor
Keester Sweeney Makeup Artist
Lenore Weaver Hairstylist
Wes McAfee Assistant Director
Russell Saunders First Assistant Director
George Groves Sound
M.A. Merrick Sound
Robert J. Miller Sound Recordist
Gerald Perry Finnerman Assistant Camera
Name Title
Walter Reilly Associate Producer
Dore Schary Producer
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