The Sun Comes Up (1949)

A grand threesome who will win your heart!

The Sun Comes Up (1949) poster

Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.

Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Action, Family, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: André Previn
Cinematography: Ray June
Editing: Cotton Warburton
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Animal Stories

Keywords

orphan, dog, lassie

Trailer

The Sun Comes Up Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sun Comes Up about?
Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and his dog.
Who directed The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up stars Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr., Lewis Stone, Percy Kilbride, Nicholas Joy.
How long is The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up is a Action, Family, Drama, Adventure film.
What is the budget of The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up had a budget of $2M.
How much did The Sun Comes Up gross?
The Sun Comes Up grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was The Sun Comes Up produced?
The Sun Comes Up was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Sun Comes Up?
The themes of The Sun Comes Up include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds, Foster Care and Survival, Animal Stories.