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