Jenny
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...
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Plot Summary
Jenny, a young woman from a wealthy family, falls in love with a poor but ambitious boxer. Her family disapproves of the match, leading to conflict and difficult choices. Jenny must navigate societal expectations and her own desires as she tries to build a future with the man she loves.
Critical Reception
Jenny was a modest melodrama of its time, generally met with lukewarm reviews. Critics noted its conventional plot and somewhat predictable trajectory, though the performances were often seen as earnest. It found a small but appreciative audience for its romantic themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sincere romantic lead performances.
- Criticized for a formulaic and predictable storyline.
- Considered a decent, if unremarkable, melodrama from the era.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was based on the play "The House of Connelly" by Paul Green, though significant changes were made for the screen adaptation.
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