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Frisco Jenny

Where:

California

When:

The 1900s The 1910s The 1920s

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.

Released in 1932 — 73 minutes

Genre:

Drama