I only recently viewed this film and came to IMDb for some names of actors/actresses. The film was one which stayed with me for several days because of the 'strangeness' of Jenny, the beauty of Hedy LaMarr, and the ending. Another viewer likened Jenny to Scarlett O'Hara; I could understand Scarlett's reasons for the things she did. Not so with Jenny. 'Sadie Thompson' of TN made the statement that "She (Jenny)takes from her rich husband and gives to the poor church, but no reason is given for that." Actually the script does have Jenny telling her husband, Mr. Poster, who is almost apoplectic over her surprise generosity to the church, her reason for doing so. The donation was in response to the minister's desire to enlarge the church, to keep the town's young men out of the "grog shops and low houses (which) cover every inch of the waterfront". Jenny stated: "I gave the money because I hate grog shops and what they do to people", obviously thinking of her alcoholic father.
My interest in catching this movie was spurred by the fact the book of the same title, by Ben Ames Williams (which answers Gearhart of Iowa's question, which is probably no longer a question) has been on my bookshelf for 50 years. I have attempted several times to read it, but with no success. I have read enough, however, to see some great disparities in it and the movie.
My interest in catching this movie was spurred by the fact the book of the same title, by Ben Ames Williams (which answers Gearhart of Iowa's question, which is probably no longer a question) has been on my bookshelf for 50 years. I have attempted several times to read it, but with no success. I have read enough, however, to see some great disparities in it and the movie.