Swanee River
Swanee River
Release: 1939-12-29·Runtime: 84m·★ 7.0
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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 Tannenas Morrison Foster
Esther Daleas Temperance Woman
Forbes Murrayas Critic
Andrea Leedsas Jane McDowell Foster
James C. Mortonas Bartender
William Newellas Bill, Stagehand
Lloyd Whitlockas Critic
Felix Bressartas Henry Kleber
Russell Hicksas Andrew McDowell
Ruth Cliffordas Bit Role
Charles Haltonas Pond
Georgia Caineas Ann Rowan
Eleanor Hansenas Bit Role
Selmer Jacksonas Army Medical Examiner
Tom Seidelas Bellboy
Larry Steersas Man on Riverboat
Harry Strangas Boat Captain
Harry Tyleras Pianist
Richard Clarkeas Tom Harper
Matthew Beardas Negro Boy
Edward Earleas Master of Ceremonies
Robert Homansas Sheriff
Harry Deppas Dresser
David Newellas Guest
Billy Wayneas Agitator
Les Clarkas Specialty
Dora Clementas Nurse
Nella Walkeras Mrs. McDowell
Mae Marshas Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
Gladden Jamesas Hotel Clerk
Don Amecheas Stephen Foster
George P. Breakstonas Ambrose
John Hamiltonas Doctor
Edward LeSaintas Jonathan Fry, Justice of the Peace
Al Jolsonas Edwin P. Christy
Leona Robertsas Mrs. Foster
Chick Chandleras Bones
Arthur Rankinas Clerk
George H. Reedas Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Harry Haydenas Erwin
James Blaineas Bartender
George Magrillas Agitator
Harry Tenbrookas Jim, Saloon Waiter
Clara Blandickas Mrs. Griffin
Claire Du Breyas Woman in Cafe
Robert Emmett Keaneas Drunken Agitator
Herbert Rawlinsonas Army Officer
Charles Trowbridgeas Mr. Foster
George Meekeras Henry Foster
Hal K. Dawsonas Drunken Man on Riverboat
Jesse Gravesas Butler
George O'Hanlonas Ticket Taker
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