Frisco Jenny

William A. Wellman
1933-01-14


6.3
73 min

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

Name Character Team
Ruth Chatterton Frisco Jenny Sandoval Unowned
Louis Calhern Steve Dutton Unowned
Helen Jerome Eddy Amah Unowned
Donald Cook Dan Reynolds Unowned
James Murray Dan McAllister Unowned
Hallam Cooley Willie Gleason Unowned
Pat O'Malley Policeman Pat O'Hoolihan Unowned
Harold Huber George Weaver Unowned
Robert Emmett O'Connor Jim Sandoval Unowned
Willard Robertson Police Capt. Tom Unowned
Frank McGlynn Sr. Good Book Charlie (uncredited) Unowned
Clarence Muse Voice of Singer (uncredited) Unowned
Berton Churchill Judge Thomas B. Reynolds (uncredited) Unowned
Nella Walker Janet Reynolds (uncredited) Unowned
Edwin Maxwell Tom Ford (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Warwick Kelly (uncredited) Unowned
J. Carrol Naish Ed Harris (uncredited) Unowned
Lucille Ward Miss Clark of the Children's Welfare League Unowned
Lee Phelps Jailer (uncredited) Unowned
Kathryn Sheldon Jail Matron (uncredited) Unowned
William A. Wellman Reporter (uncredited) Unowned