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Frisco Jenny (1933)

Directed by William A. Wellman

Drama

Overview

Jenny is carrying the child of a young man who dies in the San Francisco earthquake (1906). After giving birth, she decides to place her child in the custody of a wealthy married couple. Years later, thanks to the protection of a corrupt politician, she becomes the main “madame” of San Francisco, in addition to participating in various illegal activities.

Length 73 minutes

Actors

Ruth Chatterton | Louis Calhern | Helen Jerome Eddy | Donald Cook | James Murray | Hallam Cooley | Pat O'Malley | Harold Huber | Robert Emmett O'Connor | Willard Robertson | Clarence Muse

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
01/01/2014OtherStreamingTV3 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Solid melodrama, with sensational earthquake (San Francisco, 1906) and courtroom scenes, thanks to William Wellman.

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