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