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