Swanee River
Swanee River
Release: 1939-12-29·Runtime: 84m·★ 6.7
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Swanee River is a 1940 American biopic about Stephen Foster, a songwriter from Pittsburgh who falls in love with the South, marries a Southern girl, then is accused of sympathizing when the Civil War breaks out. Typical of 20th Century Fox biopics of the time, the film is more fictional than factual biography.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Cast
Ruth Cliffordas Bit Role
Richard Clarkeas Tom Harper
David Newellas Guest
Herbert Rawlinsonas Army Officer
Tom Seidelas Bellboy
George Meekeras Henry Foster
Leona Robertsas Mrs. Foster
Harry Haydenas Erwin
Eleanor Hansenas Bit Role
Harry Strangas Boat Captain
Harry Tyleras Pianist
George Magrillas Agitator
George O'Hanlonas Ticket Taker
Dora Clementas Nurse
Don Amecheas Stephen Foster
Al Jolsonas Edwin P. Christy
George H. Reedas Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Clara Blandickas Mrs. Griffin
Andrea Leedsas Jane McDowell Foster
Georgia Caineas Ann Rowan
Matthew Beardas Negro Boy
Claire Du Breyas Woman in Cafe
Harry Tenbrookas Jim, Saloon Waiter
Nella Walkeras Mrs. McDowell
Mae Marshas Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
Charles Tannenas Morrison Foster
Hal K. Dawsonas Drunken Man on Riverboat
Edward Earleas Master of Ceremonies
Gladden Jamesas Hotel Clerk
Forbes Murrayas Critic
Lloyd Whitlockas Critic
James C. Mortonas Bartender
Esther Daleas Temperance Woman
Charles Haltonas Pond
Chick Chandleras Bones
Les Clarkas Specialty
Jesse Gravesas Butler
Edward LeSaintas Jonathan Fry, Justice of the Peace
George P. Breakstonas Ambrose
Selmer Jacksonas Army Medical Examiner
Billy Wayneas Agitator
Felix Bressartas Henry Kleber
James Blaineas Bartender
John Hamiltonas Doctor
Robert Homansas Sheriff
Larry Steersas Man on Riverboat
Robert Emmett Keaneas Drunken Agitator
William Newellas Bill, Stagehand
Arthur Rankinas Clerk
Harry Deppas Dresser
Russell Hicksas Andrew McDowell
Charles Trowbridgeas Mr. Foster
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