Portrait of Jennie
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Synopsis
In Depression-era New York, painter Eben Adams despairs at his lack of success. One cold winter evening in Central Park, he meets enigmatic, old-fashioned Jennie Appleton, who captures his fancy when she asks him to wait for her to grow up. Soon after, Eben sells a sketch of Jennie to kindly art dealer Miss Spinny and, as he meets the oddly mutable Jennie in fleeting moments, begins to realize they share a special destiny.
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Portrait of Jennie (1948) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-18
Top Cast
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Jennifer Jones
Jennie Appleton
Joseph Cotten
Eben Adams
Ethel Barrymore
Miss Spinney
Lillian Gish
Mother Mary of Mercy
Cecil Kellaway
Matthews
David Wayne
Gus O'Toole
Florence Bates
Mrs. Jekes
Albert Sharpe
Moore
Henry Hull
Eke
Felix Bressart
Pete
Clem Bevans
Capt. Cobb
Maude Simmons
Clara Morgan
Anne Francis
Teenager In Art Gallery
Nancy Reagan
Teenager in Art Gallery
Nancy Olson
Teenager in Art Gallery
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.38x
-$2.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Osborn, Peter Berneis
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Portrait of Jennie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Selznick International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
Paul Osborn, Peter Berneis, Robert Nathan, Leonardo Bercovici, Ben Hecht
Dimitri Tiomkin
Joseph H. August
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Osborn
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
William Dieterle
Director
David O. Selznick
Producer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Peter Berneis
Screenplay
J. McMillan Johnson
Production Design
Ben Hecht
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait of Jennie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Portrait of Jennie about?
In Depression-era New York, painter Eben Adams despairs at his lack of success. One cold winter evening in Central Park, he meets enigmatic, old-fashioned Jennie Appleton, who captures his fancy when she asks him to wait for her to grow up. Soon after, Eben sells a sketch of Jennie to kindly art dealer Miss Spinny and, as he meets the oddly mutable Jennie in fleeting moments, begins to realize they share a special destiny.
Who directed Portrait of Jennie?
Portrait of Jennie was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in Portrait of Jennie?
The principal cast of Portrait of Jennie includes Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Ethel Barrymore, Lillian Gish, Cecil Kellaway.
When was Portrait of Jennie released and how long is it?
Portrait of Jennie was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Portrait of Jennie?
Portrait of Jennie had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (0.38 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Portrait of Jennie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portrait of Jennie was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is Portrait of Jennie based on a book or true story?
Portrait of Jennie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Nathan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Portrait of Jennie?
Portrait of Jennie holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).