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president of the united states polio election politics

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Sunrise at Campobello (1960)

Directed by Vincent J. Donehue

Drama | History | Biography

Overview

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.

Length 144 minutes

Actors

Ralph Bellamy | Greer Garson | Hume Cronyn | Jean Hagen | Ann Shoemaker | Alan Bunce | Tim Considine | Zina Bethune | Frank Ferguson | Pat Close | David White | Pete Kellett | Al McGranary

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