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