Swanee River(1939)
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Swanee River 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.
Swanee River (1939) is a drama, music and thriller film directed by Sidney Lanfield, released on December 29, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, Al Jolson and Felix Bressart. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lanfield
- Writers:
- John Taintor Foote, Philip Dunne
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Composer:
- Louis Silvers
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Swanee River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Ameche
as Stephen Foster
Andrea Leeds
as Jane McDowell Foster
Al Jolson
as Edwin P. Christy
Felix Bressart
as Henry Kleber
Chick Chandler
as Bones
Russell Hicks
as Andrew McDowell
- Diane Fisher
Diane Fisher
as Marion Foster
George P. Breakston
as Ambrose
Nella Walker
as Mrs. McDowell
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
George H. Reed
as Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
Richard Clarke
as Tom Harper
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lanfield, written by John Taintor Foote and Philip Dunne, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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Swanee River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Swanee River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swanee River online?
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Who stars in Swanee River?
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The main cast of Swanee River (1939) includes Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, Al Jolson, Felix Bressart and Chick Chandler. The film was directed by Sidney Lanfield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swanee River released?
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Swanee River was released on December 29, 1939 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Swanee River worth watching?
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Swanee River (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.