Swanee River
"The Story of Stephen C. Foster - The Great American Troubadour"
Originally released in 1939. Swanee River is a drama/music film. directed by Sidney Lanfield. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, and Al Jolson
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Marion Foster
George P. Breakston
as Ambrose
Nella Walker
as Mrs. McDowell
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
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 W...
Who directed Swanee River?
Swanee River was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
How long is Swanee River?
Swanee River has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Swanee River released?
Swanee River was released on December 29, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swanee River?
The main cast of Swanee River includes Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds, Al Jolson, Felix Bressart, Chick Chandler.