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