
Sunrise at Campobello
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.
Top Billed Cast

Ralph Bellamy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Greer Garson
Eleanor Roosevelt

Hume Cronyn
Louis Howe

Jean Hagen
Missy Le Hand

Ann Shoemaker
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Featured Crew

Dore Schary
Screenplay
Vincent J. Donehue
Director

Dore Schary
Story
George Boemler
Editor

Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Walter Reilly
Associate Producer

Dore Schary
Producer

Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Edward Carrere
Production Design
George James Hopkins
Set Decoration
Bill Neff
Gaffer