Portrait of Jennie

"The screen's most romantic team!"

Apr 22 1949 Approved 1h 26m
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A mysterious girl inspires a struggling artist.

Plot

Eben Adams is a talented but struggling artist in Depression era New York who has never been able to find inspiration for a painting. One day, after he finally finds someone to buy a painting from him, a pretty but odd young girl named Jennie Appleton appears and strikes up an unusual friendship with Eben.

Written by

Robert Nathan, Paul Osborn, Peter Berneis

Directed by

William Dieterle

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Selznick International Pictures, Vanguard Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
8,389
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA