Jenny
Originally released in 1936. Jenny is a drama/romance film. directed by Marcel Carné.
Starring Françoise Rosay, Albert Préjean, and Lisette Lanvin
Synopsis
When her fiancé breaks off their engagement, Danielle leaves London and returns to her mother, Jenny, in Paris. With her business partner Benoît, Jenny runs what appears to be a respectable nightclub – it is in fact a place where wealthy men can buy the favours of attractive young women. Oblivious to her mother's professional and personal life, Danielle meets a handsome young man named Lucien, and falls in love with him – not realising that he is Jenny's lover...
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Françoise Rosay
as Jenny Gauthier
Albert Préjean
as Lucien Dancret
Lisette Lanvin
as Danielle Bricart
Charles Vanel
as Benoit
Roland Toutain
as Xavier
Sylvia Bataille
as Florence
Jean-Louis Barrault
as le Dromadaire
Robert Le Vigan
as l'Albinos
Margo Lion
as Madame Vrack
René Génin
as le pêcheur du bistrot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Gaumont-Franco Film-Aubert (G.F.F.A)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenny about?
When her fiancé breaks off their engagement, Danielle leaves London and returns to her mother, Jenny, in Paris. With her business partner Benoît, Jenny runs what appears to be a respectable night...
Who directed Jenny?
Jenny was directed by Marcel Carné.
How long is Jenny?
Jenny has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Jenny released?
Jenny was released on September 18, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jenny?
The main cast of Jenny includes Françoise Rosay, Albert Préjean, Lisette Lanvin, Charles Vanel, Roland Toutain.