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