I Dream of Jeanie (1952)
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The life of Stephen Foster, one of America's greatest and best-loved songwriters of the 19th century, sets the stage for this musical biography. Foster (Bill Shirley) is a shy bookkeeper who writes songs in his spare time. He is madly in love with Inez McDowell (Muriel Lawrence), but she… More The life of Stephen Foster, one of America's greatest and best-loved songwriters of the 19th century, sets the stage for this musical biography. Foster (Bill Shirley) is a shy bookkeeper who writes songs in his spare time. He is madly in love with Inez McDowell (Muriel Lawrence), but she isn't interested in him, and she eventually gives him the brush-off. However, Inez's sister Jeanie (Eileen Christy) carries a torch for Foster, and in time, he finds happiness with her. Jeanie's inspiration leads Foster to write some of his best known songs, which brings him success in the music business and allows him to leave bookkeeping behind. Along with the title tune, the soundtrack features such Foster classics as "My Old Kentucky Home", "Swanee River", "Camptown Races", "Oh! Susannah", "The Old Folks at Home", "A Ribbon in Your Hair", and "I Still See Her in My Dreams". ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Allan Dwan
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jun 15, 1952 Wide
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Cast
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Ray Middleton
as Edwin P. Christy
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Bill Shirley
as Stephen Foster
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Muriel Lawrence
as Inez McDowell
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Eileen Christy
as Jeanie McDowell
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Dick Simmons
as Dunning Foster
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Lynn Bari
as Mrs. McDowell
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Rex Allen
as Narrator
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Robert Neil
as Milford Wilson
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Andrew Tombes
as R.E. Howard
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James Dobson
as Spike
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Percy Helton
as Mr. Horker
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Glen Turnbull
as Specialty Dancer
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Louise Beavers
as Mammy
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Fred Moultrie
as Chitlins
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James Kirkwood
as Doctor
- Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer
