Harmony Lane (1935)

The life and loves of composer Stephen Foster, from his early success through his decline, degradation, and death from alcoholism.

Director:

Joseph Santley

Writers:

Elizabeth Meehan (screenplay), Joseph Santley (screenplay),

Stars:

Douglass Montgomery, Evelyn Venable, Adrienne Ames

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Douglass Montgomery	...	Stephen Foster
Evelyn Venable	...	Susan Pentland
Adrienne Ames	...	Jane McDowell
Joseph Cawthorn	...	Professor Henry Kleber
William Frawley	...	Edwin P. 'Ed' Christy
David Torrence	...	Mr. Pentland
Gilbert Emery	...	Mr. Foster
Lloyd Hughes	...	Andrew Robinson
Al Herman	...	Tambo
Cora Sue Collins	...	Marian Foster
James Bush	...	Morrison Foster
Edith Craig	...	Henrietta Foster
Florence Roberts	...	Mrs. Foster
Ferdinand Munier	...	Mr. Pond
Clarence Muse	...	Old Joe

Storyline

The life and loves of composer Stephen Foster, from his early success through his decline, degradation, and death from alcoholism.

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Plot Keywords:

alcoholism | composer | slave | church | buggy | 

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Taglines:

BASED ON THE LIFE OF America's Great Composer STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER

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Genres:

Biography | Musical | Romance | War

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 October 1935 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gia sena, agapi mou

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mascot Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono Mono (RCA High Fidelity Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Swanee River (1939)

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Soundtracks

"The Old Folks at Home"
Written by Stephen Foster

User Reviews

Who?

This is a biography on the famous songwriter, Stephen Foster. If you don't know who that is, he's the guy responsible for Old Folks At Home, I Dream Of Jeannie and Swanee River among other compositions. This biography doesn't really tell you much in terms of gossip about the guy (he had a failed marriage that turned him to drink!) and the acting here is just OK, with Douglass Montgomery's hideous age makeup overpowering his performance here. I guess the main focus is the music. I guess that's not bad, but mind you, we're talking the later 1800's hit parade here. So like we're talking about like 'Beautiful Dreamer" territory here. One thing though, I just love how the main music is strains of 'Old Folks At Home'. I mean, you've never heard the song used as a background to a man under a drink's spell!