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