Portrait of Jennie

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Portrait of Jennie (25-Dec-1948)

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Ethel Barrymore Actor 15-Aug-1879 18-Jun-1959 None But the Lonely Heart

Clem Bevans Actor 16-Oct-1879 11-Aug-1963 Saboteur

Joseph Cotten Actor 15-May-1905 6-Feb-1994 Jedidiah Leland in Citizen Kane

Lillian Gish Actor 14-Oct-1893 27-Feb-1993 Silent film actress, director

Henry Hull Actor 3-Oct-1890 8-Mar-1977 Werewolf of London

Jennifer Jones Actor 2-Mar-1919 The Song of Bernadette

Cecil Kellaway Actor 22-Aug-1893 28-Feb-1973 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

David Wayne Actor 30-Jan-1914 9-Feb-1995 The Andromeda Strain

REVIEWS

Review by Rosie Lynch (posted on 18-May-2007)

This is such a gripping movie. With wonderful actors and the use of Debussy's mysterious music makes this film truly wonderful. Excellent Overall, If you haven't seen it watch it and for those who have i am sure you will agree that this is one film you can watch over and over again. Rosie

Review by Raymond Rosario (posted on 13-Mar-2005)

Portrait of Jenny is a wonderful example of a great romantic fantasy story made all the more believable by the fine acting of Joseph Cotten and Jennifer Jones. This movie convinces the viewer that love is truly indestructable without resort to any unusual special effect. It is the type of movie making that I miss.

The use of Debussy's music is an added plus. The wonderful movie score truly captures the magic of the romance between Eben Adams and Jennie Appleton.

In short if you want to fall in love, watch this movie! The script, the acting, the music. It's all there.

Review by anonymous (posted on 8-Aug-2006)

This is a very ethereal film made all the more wonderful by both the music and star performances. Miss Spinney (Ethel Barrymore) is sublime as always playing the old maid so obviously in love with artist Eben Adams (Joseph Cotton) who in his turn loves Jenny (Jenifer Jones) who is far too young for him. The magical atmospheric changes when the ghost appears are beautifully crafted as are the storm scenes at the end of the picture. All in all this film is a must for all fans of Ethel Barrymore and for those who have as yet to see her work.

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