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

Rating, Runtime: PG, 2 hr. 23 min.
Directed By: Vincent J. Donehue
Genres: Classics, Drama

In Theaters: Sep 28, 1960 Wide

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Inspirational biopic on the only American president to be elected for four terms.
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
This is an exceptional and inspiring true story.

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Good old fashioned biography of FDR's struggle against polio and his journey back to the political arena. Good supporting performances and a handsome production add luster to this but the real strength of it is in the performances of Greer Garson as Eleanor and especially Ralph… More
Good old fashioned biography of FDR's struggle against polio and his journey back to the political arena. Good supporting performances and a handsome production add luster to this but the real strength of it is in the performances of Greer Garson as Eleanor and especially Ralph Bellamy in the best role he ever had as FDR. Wonderful ending.

Cast

            Ralph Bellamy as Franklin D. Roosevelt

            Greer Garson as Eleanor Roosevelt

            Hume Cronyn as Louis Howe

            Jean Hagen as Missy Le Hand

            Ann Shoemaker as Sara Roosevelt

            Tim Considine as James Roosevelt

            Alan Bunce as Al Smith

            Zina Bethune as Anna Roosevelt

            Frank Ferguson as Dr. Bennett

            Pat Close as Elliot Roosevelt

            Robin Warga as Franklin D. Roosevelt

            Lyle Talbot as Mr. Brimmer

            David White as Mr. Lassiter

            Janine Grandel as Marie

            Otis Greene as Edward

            Ivan Browning as Charles

            Herbert Anderson as Daley

            Fern Barry
            
            Mary Benoit
            
            Tommy Carly as Johnny Roosevelt

            Francis De Sales as Riley

            Donald Dillaway as Sloan

            Jack Perrin as Campaign Worker

            Ed Prentiss as Barker

            Walter Sande as Capt. Skinner

            William F. Haddock as Mr. Owens

            Craig Curtis as Newsboy

            Jack Henderson as Joe

            Anne Shoemaker
            
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