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