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