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