Sunrise at Campobello

1960

Sunrise at Campobello

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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, 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

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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
Alan Bunce
as Al Smith
Tim Considine
as James Roosevelt
Zina Bethune
as Anna Roosevelt
Pat Close
as Elliot Roosevelt
Robin Warga
as Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tommy Carty
as Johnny Roosevelt
Lyle Talbot
as Mr. Brimmer
David White
as Mr. Lassiter
Herbert Anderson
as Daly
Frank Ferguson
as Dr. Bennett
Walter Sande
as Capt. Skinner
Janine Grandel
as Marie
Otis Greene
as Edward
Ivan Browning
as Charles
Al McGranary
as Sen. Walsh
Jerry Crews
as Speaker
Tommy Carly
as Johnny Roosevelt
William F. Haddock
as Mr. Owens
Floyd Curtis
as Mailman
Jack Henderson
as Joe
Ruth March
as Miss Garroway
Ed Prentiss
as Barker
Francis De Sales
as Riley
Craig Curtis
as Newsboy
Donald Dillaway
as Sloan
Fern Barry
as Campaign Worker
Mary Benoit
as Campaign Worker
Jack Perrin
as Campaign Worker
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Audience Reviews for Sunrise at Campobello

  • Apr 22, 2014
    Bill Murray's recent depiction of Roosevelt continues the middling attempts at capturing his life that was first tried in this film. Like Roosevelt himself, we are trapped in Campobello which seems like a good place to vacation but not to base a film around.
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Sep 12, 2010
    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.
    jay n Super Reviewer
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