The Sun Comes Up (1949)
A grand threesome who will win your heart!
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
Release Date: May 12, 1949
Cast
- Jeanette MacDonald - Helen Lorfield Winter
- Lloyd Nolan - Thomas I. Chandler
- Claude Jarman Jr. - Jerry
- Lewis Stone - Arthur Norton
- Percy Kilbride - Mr. Willie B. Williegood
- Nicholas Joy - Victor Alvord
- Margaret Hamilton - Mrs. Golightly
- Hope Landin - Mrs. Pope
- Esther Somers - Susan, the maid
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
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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.