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Swanee River

Swanee River (1939)

Drama | 84 minutes
2,75 2 votes

Genre: Drama

Duration: 84 minuten

Alternative title: The Life of Stephen Foster

Country: United States

Directed by: Sidney Lanfield

Stars: Don Ameche, Andrea Leeds and Al Jolson

IMDb score: 6,1 (251)

Releasedate: 29 December 1939

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Swanee River plot

"The Story of Stephen C. Foster - The Great American Troubadour"

American songwriter Stephen Foster falls in love with the beautiful Jane McDowell from the south. After they get married, Stephen and Jane move to Kentucky. Stephen's career takes off when he can sell a song to famed minstrel Edwin P. Christy. However, his career ends when the American Civil War breaks out. Stephen is accused of siding with the Confederates. He then flees with his family to the north, where he turns to alcohol.

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Actors and actresses

Don Ameche Don Ameche

Stephen Foster

Andrea Leeds Andrea Leeds

Jane McDowell Foster

Al Jolson Al Jolson

Edwin P. Christy

Felix Bressart Felix Bressart

Henry Kleber

Chick Chandler Chick Chandler

Bones

Russell Hicks Russell Hicks

Andrew McDowell

Diane Fisher Diane Fisher

Marion Foster

George P. Breakston George P. Breakston

Ambrose

Nella Walker Nella Walker

Mrs. McDowell

Mae Marsh Mae Marsh

Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)

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