Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at ... See full summary »

Director:

Vincent J. Donehue

Writers:

Dore Schary (screenplay), Dore Schary (story)

Stars:

Ralph Bellamy, Greer Garson, Hume Cronyn

Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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
Robin Warga	...	Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
Tom Carty	...	Johnny Roosevelt
Lyle Talbot	...	Mr. Brimmer
David White	...	Mr. Lassiter
Walter Sande	...	Capt. Skinner

Storyline

The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially 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 - based on the award winning Broadway play of the same name.

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Plot Keywords:

paralysis | polio | 1920s | convention | disease | 

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Taglines:

Ralph Bellamy as the man who never forgot how to smile...Greer Garson as the woman who never forgot how to love...

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

28 September 1960 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dez Passos Imortais

Filming Locations:

Eastport, Maine, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dore Schary Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

144 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

His role as Mr. Brimmer became the final feature film role for Lyle Talbot.

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Goofs

In a 1924 scene, someone buys a newspaper with a Thomas Jefferson nickel. This design wasn't minted until 1938.

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Quotes

Eleanor Roosevelt: I have this naive view that you should pursue principles without calculating the consequences.
Louis Howe: You're no politician.

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Connections

Referenced in Meet Bob Shaye (2004)

User Reviews

Ralph Bellamy deserved at least a nomination.

I have seen a number of Ralph Bellamy films where he was cast as a looser type tied to his mother's apron strings. The problem is he did too good of a job. Can you say type casting? I am a huge fan of classic films because I believe it was a time when a movie was judged as good or bad by the skill of the actors and not insane special effects. There is a place for special effects that can take people to new worlds or bring us back to the past so well we feel we are there. All the special effects in the world can save a movie if the acting is bad or if a part is given to the wrong person. Sometimes the only special effects needed is in the magick kit and the imagination of the make up artist. A gifted director can bring out the best in any actor. When everything comes together at the right time and real magick is made and the viewer is entertained. When Ralph Bellamy was cast in the play and the movie he was able to show how much talent he really had. I was amazed how he transformed himself. I believe he showed the very essence of the man. He should have at least received a nomination for this grand performance.