I Dream of Jeanie (1952): Cast
I Dream of Jeanie is a 1952 music drama directed by Allan Dwan, starring Bill Shirley as Stephen Foster, Dick Simmons and Eileen Christy. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Dream of Jeanie About?
The premise of I Dream of Jeanie without spoilers.
ROMANCE - MUSIC - COMEDY of SHOWBOAT DAYS! The life and career of famed American composer Stephen Foster.
I Dream of Jeanie Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- racial stereotype
- minstrel show
- blackface
- stephen c. foster character
- fiance fiancee relationship
- american
- composer
- song in title
- sarcasm
- tambourine
- skit
- egotistical
+21 more Show fewer
- engagement ring
- minstrel
- slavery
- showboat
- bartender
- title based on song
- unrequited love
- sheet music
- riverboat
- natchez mississippi
- music royalties
- music publisher
- mississippi river
- flute
- dance
- cincinnati ohio
- barroom brawl
- 1850s
- trucolor
- songwriter
- character name in title
I Dream of Jeanie Cast & Characters
Bill Shirley leads the cast as Stephen Foster, with Dick Simmons as Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons) and Eileen Christy as Jeanie McDowell. Directed by Allan Dwan; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Allan Dwan
- Bill Shirley as Stephen Foster
- Dick Simmons as Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons)
- Eileen Christy as Jeanie McDowell
- Louise Beavers as Mammy
Also Starring in I Dream of Jeanie
· 12 more- Carl Switzer Freddie (as Carl Dean Switzer)
- Percy Helton Mr. Horker
- Andrew Tombes R.E. Howard
- James Kirkwood Doctor
- Lynn Bari Mrs. McDowell
- James Dobson Spike
- Rex Allen Mr Tambo / Rex Allen / Narrator
- Ray Middleton Edwin P. Christy
- Scott Elliott Milford Wilson (as Robert Neil)
- Glen Turnbull Glenn Turnbull / Speciality Dancer (as Glenn Turnbull)
- Muriel Lawrence Inez McDowell
- Fred Moultrie Chitlin (as Freddie Moultrie)
More from Allan Dwan
More films directed by Allan Dwan, best-rated first: Sands of Iwo Jima, Most Dangerous Man Alive, Enchanted Island and The River’s Edge.
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I Dream of Jeanie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Dream of Jeanie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Dream of Jeanie?
I Dream of Jeanie runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was I Dream of Jeanie released?
I Dream of Jeanie was released on June 15, 1952.
Who directed I Dream of Jeanie?
I Dream of Jeanie was directed by Allan Dwan.
More films by Allan Dwan Who is in the cast of I Dream of Jeanie?
I Dream of Jeanie stars Bill Shirley as Stephen Foster, Dick Simmons as Dunning Foster (as Richard Simmons) and Eileen Christy as Jeanie McDowell, among 16 credited actors.
Does I Dream of Jeanie have a post-credit scene?
No. I Dream of Jeanie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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