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