The Sun Comes Up(1949)
A grand threesome who will win your heart!
The Sun Comes Up 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.
The Sun Comes Up (1949) is a action, family, drama and adventure film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on May 12, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr. and Lewis Stone. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, William Ludwig, Margaret Fitts
- Producers:
- Robert Sisk
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Composer:
- André Previn
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,659,000
- Revenue:
- $2,044,000
- Status:
- Released
The Sun Comes Up (1949) Trailer
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The Sun Comes Up Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, William Ludwig and Margaret Fitts, produced by Robert Sisk.
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The Sun Comes Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Sun Comes Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sun Comes Up online?
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The Sun Comes Up (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sun Comes Up?
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The main cast of The Sun Comes Up (1949) includes Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr., Lewis Stone and Percy Kilbride. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sun Comes Up released?
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The Sun Comes Up was released on May 12, 1949 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Sun Comes Up worth watching?
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The Sun Comes Up (1949) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sun Comes Up?
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