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