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