

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...
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
144 min
Release Date
1960-09-28
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
6
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)
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