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