Fresh
In the journey from stage to screen this chapter from the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt loses none of its poignant and inspirational qualities, none of its humor and pathos.
Variety Staff, Variety
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 · 2h 24m · Not Rated
Drama, History
Directed by
Vincent J. Donehue
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.
Director and cast
- Vincent J. Donehue Director
- Ralph Bellamy as Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Greer Garson as Eleanor Roosevelt
- Hume Cronyn as Louis Howe
- Jean Hagen as Missy Le Hand
- Ann Shoemaker as Sara Delano Roosevelt
- Alan Bunce as Gov. Alfred E. Smith
- Tim Considine as James Roosevelt
- Zina Bethune as Anna Roosevelt
- Frank Ferguson as Dr. Bennett
- Pat Close as Elliott Roosevelt
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
88%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A well-done, moving biographical film.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
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