Swanee River (1939)More fictional than factual biography of Stephen Foster. Songwriter from Pittsburgh falls in love with the South... See full summary » Director:Sidney Lanfield |
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Henry Kleber
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Andrew McDowell
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Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
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Richard Clarke | ... |
Tom Harper
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Diane Fisher | ... |
Marion Foster
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George P. Breakston | ... |
Ambrose
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Al Herman | ... |
Tambo
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Charles Trowbridge | ... |
Mr. Foster
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George Meeker | ... |
Henry Foster
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Leona Roberts | ... |
Mrs. Foster
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Charles Tannen | ... |
Morrison Foster
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Storyline
More fictional than factual biography of Stephen Foster. Songwriter from Pittsburgh falls in love with the South, marries a Southern gal (Leeds), then is accused of sympathizing when the Civil War breaks out. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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The Story of Stephen C. Foster - The Great American Troubadour See more »Genres:
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Life of Stephen Foster See more »Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USACompany Credits
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Technical Specs
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Trivia
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on April 2, 1945 with Al Jolson reprising his film role. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: In this movie, Stephen Foster marries a girl from the South, but in real life, his wife was from Pittsburgh. See more »
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