Directed by:
William A. WellmanCinematography:
Sidney HickoxCast:
Ruth Chatterton, Louis Calhern, Donald Cook, James Murray, Pat O'Malley, Harold Huber, Willard Robertson, Clarence Muse, William A. Wellman, J. Carrol Naish (more)Plots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Ruth Chatterton
USA
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Louis Calhern
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Donald Cook
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James Murray
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Pat O'Malley
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Harold Huber
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Willard Robertson
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Clarence Muse
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William A. Wellman
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J. Carrol Naish
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Noel Francis
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Frank McGlynn Sr.
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Robert Warwick
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Don Brodie
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Syd Saylor
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Lucille Ward
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Harry Holman
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Charles Williams
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Berton Churchill
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Gertrude Astor
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