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