Sunrise at Campobello
"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..."
1960-09-28
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en 144mDramaHistory
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.
Story
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Dore Schary
Director
Vincent J. Donehue
Costume Design
Marjorie Best
Set Decoration
George James Hopkins
Production Design
Edward Carrere
usa president paralysis based on play or musical franklin delano roosevelt historical figure 1920s new brunswick
Status
ReleasedCountries
- United States of America
Companies
- Dore Schary Productions
