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