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