The Sun Comes Up
"A grand threesome who will win your heart!"
Originally released in 1949. The Sun Comes Up is a action/family film. directed by Richard Thorpe.
Starring Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, and Claude Jarman Jr.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (4 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeanette MacDonald
as Helen Lorfield Winter
Lloyd Nolan
as Thomas I. Chandler
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Jerry
Lewis Stone
as Arthur Norton
Percy Kilbride
as Mr. Willie B. Williegood
Nicholas Joy
as Victor Alvord
Margaret Hamilton
as Mrs. Golightly
Hope Landin
as Mrs. Pope
Esther Somers
as Susan, the maid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,659,000
- Revenue
- $2,044,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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.
How long is The Sun Comes Up?
The Sun Comes Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Sun Comes Up released?
The Sun Comes Up was released on May 12, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sun Comes Up?
The main cast of The Sun Comes Up includes Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr., Lewis Stone, Percy Kilbride.