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