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