Frisco Jenny (1933)

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.

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Cast: Ruth Chatterton, Louis Calhern, Berton Churchill, Clarence Muse, Donald Cook, Edwin Maxwell, Frank McGlynn Sr., Hallam Cooley, Harold Huber, Helen Jerome Eddy, James Murray, Nella Walker

Genres: Crime, Drama

Rating: 6.3/10

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