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