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