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Frisco Jenny (1932)

1932-12-30 · 1h 13m · EN
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Frisco Jenny was orphaned by the 1906 earthquake and fire and has become the madame of prosperous bawdy house. She puts her son up for adoption and he rises to prominence as district attorney dedicated to closing down such houses. When her underling Dutton proposes killing the DA, she kills the underling and must face execution.

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William A. WellmanDirector

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Ruth ChattertonRuth ChattertonFrisco Jenny SandovalLouis CalhernLouis CalhernSteve DuttonHelen Jerome EddyHelen Jerome EddyAmahDonald CookDonald CookDan ReynoldsJames MurrayJames MurrayDan McAllisterHallam CooleyHallam CooleyWillie GleasonPat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyPoliceman Pat O'HoolihanHarold HuberHarold HuberGeorge WeaverRobert Emmett O'ConnorRobert Emmett O'ConnorJim SandovalWillard RobertsonWillard RobertsonPolice Capt. TomClarence MuseClarence MuseVoice of Singer (uncredited)

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San francisco, californiaPre-codeBrothel madam

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySan Francisco California · Pre Code · Brothel MadamDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference73399Actor preference279088 · 223504 · 367345

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What is Frisco Jenny about?

Frisco Jenny was orphaned by the 1906 earthquake and fire and has become the madame of prosperous bawdy house. She puts her son up for adoption and he rises to prominence as district attorney dedicated to closing down such houses. When her underling Dutton proposes killing the DA, she kills the underling and must face execution.

How long is Frisco Jenny?

Frisco Jenny has a runtime of 73 minutes.