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Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

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The sun came up twice that day. Once in the heavens for all the world to see... once in the darkness for a man, his wife, and their children alone to share...

Release Date: 1960, September 28
Directors: Vincent J. Donehue
Countries: United States of America
Production: Dore Schary Productions
Cast: Mary Benoit, Jack Mower, Ralph Bellamy, John McKee, Arthur Tovey, Brandon Beach, Chet Brandenburg, Kenneth Gibson, Paul Kruger, Bert Stevens, Walter Bacon, Francis De Sales

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

based on play or musical usa president 1920s historical figure paralysis new brunswick franklin delano roosevelt