The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
20 audience votes
Key crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Robert LordScreenplay
- Wilson MiznerScreenplay
Cast
- Ruth ChattertonFrisco Jenny Sandoval
- Louis CalhernSteve Dutton
- Helen Jerome EddyAmah
- Donald CookDan Reynolds
- James MurrayDan McAllister
- Hallam CooleyWillie Gleason
- Pat O'MalleyPoliceman Pat O'Hoolihan
- Harold HuberGeorge Weaver
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorJim Sandoval
- Willard RobertsonPolice Capt. Tom
- Frank McGlynn Sr.Good Book Charlie (uncredited)
- Clarence MuseVoice of Singer (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
san francisco, californiapre-codebrothel madam