Swanee River(1939)
The Story of Stephen C. Foster - The Great American Troubadour
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Sidney Lanfield
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Cast
Don Ameche
Stephen Foster
Andrea Leeds
Jane McDowell Foster
Al Jolson
Edwin P. Christy
Felix Bressart
Henry Kleber
Chick Chandler
Bones
Russell Hicks
Andrew McDowell
Diane Fisher
Marion Foster
George P. Breakston
Ambrose
Nella Walker
Mrs. McDowell
Mae Marsh
Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
George H. Reed
Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Richard Clarke
Tom Harper
Al Herman
Tambo
Charles Trowbridge
Mr. Foster
George Meeker
Henry Foster
Leona Roberts
Mrs. Foster
Charles Tannen
Morrison Foster
Clara Blandick
Mrs. Griffin
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When did Swanee River come out?+
Swanee River was released in 1939.
How long is Swanee River?+
Swanee River runs for 84 minutes (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed Swanee River?+
Swanee River was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Swanee River?+
Swanee River stars Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, Al Jolson, Felix Bressart and Chick Chandler.
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