Frisco Jenny (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1932, Frisco Jenny is a drama film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Frisco Jenny stars Ruth Chatterton as Frisco Jenny Sandoval, Louis Calhern as Steve Dutton, Helen Jerome Eddy as Amah and Donald Cook as Dan Reynolds, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Frisco Jenny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frisco Jenny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frisco Jenny tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Frisco Jenny (1932)?
- In US, Frisco Jenny is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Frisco Jenny worth watching?
- Frisco Jenny holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frisco Jenny?
- Frisco Jenny stars Ruth Chatterton, Louis Calhern, Helen Jerome Eddy, Donald Cook and James Murray.
- When was Frisco Jenny released?
- Frisco Jenny was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.