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