Swanee River
Swanee River
Release: 1939-12-29·Runtime: 84m·★ 7.0
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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
Richard Clarkeas Tom Harper
James C. Mortonas Bartender
Herbert Rawlinsonas Army Officer
Leona Robertsas Mrs. Foster
Clara Blandickas Mrs. Griffin
Forbes Murrayas Critic
Lloyd Whitlockas Critic
Chick Chandleras Bones
Charles Tannenas Morrison Foster
James Blaineas Bartender
Les Clarkas Specialty
Harry Deppas Dresser
Jesse Gravesas Butler
George Magrillas Agitator
William Newellas Bill, Stagehand
George P. Breakstonas Ambrose
George Meekeras Henry Foster
Harry Haydenas Erwin
Selmer Jacksonas Army Medical Examiner
Georgia Caineas Ann Rowan
Esther Daleas Temperance Woman
Harry Tyleras Pianist
Billy Wayneas Agitator
Nella Walkeras Mrs. McDowell
John Hamiltonas Doctor
Edward LeSaintas Jonathan Fry, Justice of the Peace
George O'Hanlonas Ticket Taker
Mae Marshas Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouseas Attendant
Don Amecheas Stephen Foster
George H. Reedas Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Claire Du Breyas Woman in Cafe
Eleanor Hansenas Bit Role
Larry Steersas Man on Riverboat
Harry Strangas Boat Captain
Andrea Leedsas Jane McDowell Foster
Al Jolsonas Edwin P. Christy
Edward Earleas Master of Ceremonies
Charles Trowbridgeas Mr. Foster
Tom Seidelas Bellboy
Matthew Beardas Negro Boy
Charles Haltonas Pond
Robert Emmett Keaneas Drunken Agitator
Felix Bressartas Henry Kleber
Russell Hicksas Andrew McDowell
Harry Tenbrookas Jim, Saloon Waiter
Dora Clementas Nurse
Ruth Cliffordas Bit Role
Robert Homansas Sheriff
David Newellas Guest
Arthur Rankinas Clerk
Hal K. Dawsonas Drunken Man on Riverboat
Gladden Jamesas Hotel Clerk
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