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Frisco Jenny poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.6 / 100
1932·Crime / Drama / Music·1h 13m

FRISCO JENNY

“My Record's Perfect Now!...Ten Commandments and I've Broken Every One of Them!”

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.

Above the Line
William A. Wellman·DirectorRobert Lord·ScreenplayWilson Mizner·ScreenplaySidney Hickox·Director of PhotographyCharles David Forrest·SoundJames B. Morley·Editor
Cast
Ruth Chatterton·Frisco Jenny SandovalLouis Calhern·Steve DuttonHelen Jerome Eddy·AmahDonald Cook·Dan ReynoldsJames Murray·Dan McAllisterHallam Cooley·Willie GleasonPat O'Malley·Policeman Pat O'HoolihanHarold Huber·George WeaverRobert Emmett O'Connor·Jim SandovalWillard Robertson·Police Capt. Tom
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 2
William A. Wellman·DirectorDolph Zimmer·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Robert Lord·ScreenplayWilson Mizner·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sidney Hickox·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
James B. Morley·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Charles David Forrest·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Orry-Kelly·Costume DesignRobert M. Haas·Art Direction
By the Numbers
68.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Frisco Jenny's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F08080
#D3D3D3
#000000
Mood
Sultry, Classic
Composition
Split
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A vintage movie poster featuring a woman in a long, dark dress with a thigh-high slit. She is standing on a red background, wearing jewelry on her arms and legs”

romance
Key Elements
DressJewelryCigaretteHeels
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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