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