Harmony Lane is the captivating biography of songwriter Stephen Foster, who is often referred to as “the father of American music.” Foster is played by the excellent leading man Douglass Montgomery, who does an admiral job – but the true stars of Harmony Lane are the beautiful performances of Foster’s unforgettable songs like “Oh! Susanna” and “Camptown Races.” Foster’s life was tragic, however, so amidst the splendor of the wonderful music and engrossing Civil War time period cinematography, there is always a powerfully artistic undercurrent of pain and sorrow that galvanized so many great artists throughout history. Harmony Lane is a proper tribute to the life and work of such an important American Stephen Foster.
