Frisco Jenny(1933)
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Frisco Jenny Synopsis
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.
Frisco Jenny (1933) is a crime and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, released on January 14, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Ruth Chatterton, Louis Calhern, Helen Jerome Eddy and Donald Cook. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Robert Lord, Wilson Mizner
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Frisco Jenny (1933) Trailer
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Frisco Jenny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Chatterton
as Frisco Jenny Sandoval
Louis Calhern
as Steve Dutton
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Amah
Donald Cook
as Dan Reynolds
James Murray
as Dan McAllister
Hallam Cooley
as Willie Gleason
Pat O'Malley
as Policeman Pat O'Hoolihan
Harold Huber
as George Weaver
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Jim Sandoval
Willard Robertson
as Police Capt. Tom
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as Good Book Charlie (uncredited)
Clarence Muse
as Voice of Singer (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Robert Lord and Wilson Mizner.
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Frisco Jenny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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Frisco Jenny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Frisco Jenny online?
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Frisco Jenny (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Frisco Jenny?
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The main cast of Frisco Jenny (1933) includes Ruth Chatterton, Louis Calhern, Helen Jerome Eddy, Donald Cook and James Murray. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Frisco Jenny released?
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Frisco Jenny was released on January 14, 1933 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Frisco Jenny worth watching?
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Frisco Jenny (1933) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Frisco Jenny?
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Yes. The official Frisco Jenny trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.