Swanee River
Swanee River
Release: 1939-12-29·Runtime: 84m·★ 6.7
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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
Les Clarkas Specialty
Eleanor Hansenas Bit Role
William Newellas Bill, Stagehand
George O'Hanlonas Ticket Taker
Mae Marshas Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
Charles Trowbridgeas Mr. Foster
Leona Robertsas Mrs. Foster
Ruth Cliffordas Bit Role
Charles Haltonas Pond
Larry Steersas Man on Riverboat
Harry Tyleras Pianist
Felix Bressartas Henry Kleber
Richard Clarkeas Tom Harper
Matthew Beardas Negro Boy
James Blaineas Bartender
Chick Chandleras Bones
Harry Haydenas Erwin
George Magrillas Agitator
Arthur Rankinas Clerk
Hal K. Dawsonas Drunken Man on Riverboat
Forbes Murrayas Critic
David Newellas Guest
Harry Strangas Boat Captain
Jesse Gravesas Butler
Lloyd Whitlockas Critic
Claire Du Breyas Woman in Cafe
Tom Seidelas Bellboy
Edward Earleas Master of Ceremonies
Harry Tenbrookas Jim, Saloon Waiter
Selmer Jacksonas Army Medical Examiner
Robert Emmett Keaneas Drunken Agitator
Don Amecheas Stephen Foster
Clara Blandickas Mrs. Griffin
Georgia Caineas Ann Rowan
Edward LeSaintas Jonathan Fry, Justice of the Peace
George P. Breakstonas Ambrose
George H. Reedas Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Charles Tannenas Morrison Foster
Esther Daleas Temperance Woman
Harry Deppas Dresser
Billy Wayneas Agitator
George Meekeras Henry Foster
Dora Clementas Nurse
Gladden Jamesas Hotel Clerk
Herbert Rawlinsonas Army Officer
Andrea Leedsas Jane McDowell Foster
John Hamiltonas Doctor
Robert Homansas Sheriff
Al Jolsonas Edwin P. Christy
Nella Walkeras Mrs. McDowell
James C. Mortonas Bartender
Russell Hicksas Andrew McDowell
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