Poor Jenny (1912): cast, story & where to watch
1912 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1912, Poor Jenny is a notable film directed by Urban Gad, running about 34 minutes.
What it’s about. Jenny, a cleaner, is seduced by a local playboy, Edouard. Jenny's parents reject her after she spends the night with him. She finds a job as a vaudeville dancer, but ultimately winds up in the gutter.
Who’s in it. Poor Jenny stars Asta Nielsen as Jenny Schmidt, Leo Peukert as Eduard Reinhold, Emil Albes as Werkmeister Schmidt and Hans Staufen as Kellner Fritz Hellmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Poor Jenny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Jenny page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Jenny (1912)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Jenny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Jenny worth watching?
- Poor Jenny holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poor Jenny?
- Poor Jenny stars Asta Nielsen, Leo Peukert, Emil Albes, Hans Staufen and Paula Helmert.
- When was Poor Jenny released?
- Poor Jenny was released in 1912, with a runtime of about 34 minutes.