Frisco Jenny (1933)

6.7/10 71 min 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.

Cast

Ruth Chatterton

Frisco Jenny Sandoval

Louis Calhern

Steve Dutton

Helen Jerome Eddy

Amah

Donald Cook

Dan Reynolds

James Murray

Dan McAllister

Hallam Cooley

Willie Gleason

Pat O'Malley

Policeman Pat O'Hoolihan

Harold Huber

George Weaver

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Jim Sandoval

Willard Robertson

Police Capt. Tom

Frank McGlynn Sr.

Good Book Charlie (uncredited)

Clarence Muse

Voice of Singer (uncredited)

Berton Churchill

Judge Thomas B. Reynolds (uncredited)

Nella Walker

Janet Reynolds (uncredited)

Edwin Maxwell

Tom Ford (uncredited)

Robert Warwick

Kelly (uncredited)

J. Carrol Naish

Ed Harris (uncredited)

Lucille Ward

Miss Clark of the Children's Welfare League

Lee Phelps

Jailer (uncredited)

Kathryn Sheldon

Jail Matron (uncredited)

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