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