Swanee River (1939)
The Story of Stephen C. Foster - The Great American Troubadour
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.
Director: Sidney Lanfield
Genre: Drama, Music, Thriller
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 29, 1939
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)
Screenplay
- John Taintor Foote (Screenplay)
- Philip Dunne (Screenplay)
Music: Louis Silvers
Cinematography: Bert Glennon
Editing: Louis R. Loeffler
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, songwriter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swanee River about?
- 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.
- 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, Chick Chandler, Russell Hicks.
- How long is Swanee River?
- Swanee River has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Swanee River?
- Swanee River is a Drama, Music, Thriller film.
- Where was Swanee River produced?
- Swanee River was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Swanee River?
- The themes of Swanee River include: Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.