Sunrise at Campobello (1960)
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One of only two theatrical features by television director Vincent J. Donahue, Sunrise at Campobello is a biography of President Franklin D. Roosevelt that attempts to illustrate the statesman's courageous battle against infantile paralysis and his political foes. While in the prime of his life,… More One of only two theatrical features by television director Vincent J. Donahue, Sunrise at Campobello is a biography of President Franklin D. Roosevelt that attempts to illustrate the statesman's courageous battle against infantile paralysis and his political foes. While in the prime of his life, Roosevelt (Ralph Bellamy) is stricken with a debilitating illness that threatens to end his career. Fortunately, his wife, Eleanor (Greer Garson), faithfully helps him regain his strength and become one of America's most influential and beloved Commanders in Chief. Hume Cronyn also stars as F.D.R.'s political strategist Louis Howe, who forms a successful triumvirate with the Roosevelts. For her performance, Greer Garson received a Best Actress nomination at the 1961 Academy Awards. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Directed By
- Vincent J. Donehue
- Written By
- Dore Schary
- Genres
- Drama, Classics
PG,
- In Theaters
- Sep 28, 1960 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Variety Staff, Variety
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.
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Bosley Crowther, New York Times
A well-done, moving biographical film.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Greer Garson received her seventh Best Actress Oscar nomination for playing Eleanor Roosevelt in this conventional biopic, based on the Broadway play.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
A heartwarming look at the early years of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Inspirational biopic on the only American president to be elected for four terms.
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Cast
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Ralph Bellamy
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Greer Garson
as Eleanor Roosevelt
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Hume Cronyn
as Louis Howe
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Jean Hagen
as Missy Le Hand
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Ann Shoemaker
as Sara Roosevelt
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Tim Considine
as James Roosevelt
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Alan Bunce
as Al Smith
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Zina Bethune
as Anna Roosevelt
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Frank Ferguson
as Dr. Bennett
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Pat Close
as Elliot Roosevelt
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Robin Warga
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Lyle Talbot
as Mr. Brimmer
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David White
as Mr. Lassiter
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Janine Grandel
as Marie
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Otis Greene
as Edward
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Ivan Browning
as Charles
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Herbert Anderson
as Daley
- Fern Barry
- Mary Benoit
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Tommy Carly
as Johnny Roosevelt
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Francis De Sales
as Riley
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Donald Dillaway
as Sloan
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Jack Perrin
as Campaign Worker
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Ed Prentiss
as Barker
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Walter Sande
as Capt. Skinner
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William F. Haddock
as Mr. Owens
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Craig Curtis
as Newsboy
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Jack Henderson
as Joe
- Anne Shoemaker
