Portrait of Jennie

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One of the most unusual romances ever filmed, Portrait of Jennie is the picture of sumptuousperfection. Starring Joseph Cotten (Citizen Kane) and OscarÂ(r) winner* Jennifer Jones (A Farewell to Arms) in a 'sensitive, appealing performance (The Hollywood Reporter), this 'tender [and] poetic (Variety) tale is enthralling from its touching beginning to its haunting conclusion. When struggling artist Eben Adams (Cotten) meets the beautiful and mysterious Jennie (Jones), he is instantly captivated. Before long, Jennie has become his great muse and he is enjoying success and bliss beyond his dreams. But there is a price to pay for such elation, and soon Eben must face the truth about who Jennie really is. *1943: Actress, The Song of Bernadette

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DVD Portrait of Jennie.......2007-08-29

This is a classic love story probably from around the late 1930's, shot in black and white as most movies were at the time with many scenes almost dream-like. It featured the top stars of the day that included Joesph Cotten, Gene Tierney, and the rock solid Ethel Barrymore. The movie is about a portrait of the same name that was supposed to have hung in the New York City Museum of Art. By the way, this is the only black and white movie I know of that ends in full color on the final scene, a shot of museum visitors asking about the artist who painted the young and beautiful innocent woman that is the "Portrait of Jennie."

one of the most hauntingly beautiful romances.......2007-07-22

"Where I come from nobody knows and where I am going everything goes. The wind blows, the sea flows, God knows. And where I am going, nobody knows..."

PORTRAIT OF JENNIE (filmed in 1949), is one of the most memorable Hollywood romances, boasting strong performances and a surprise twist ending. Based on the novel by Robert Nathan, it almost plays like a lost episode of "The Twilight Zone".

Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) is a penniless painter, living hand to mouth in a boarding house and struggling with his inspiration. He finds a valuable ally in gallery owner Miss Spinney (Ethel Barrymore); but it's not until he meets a mysterious girl called Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones) that he begins to achieve true success. Painting Jennie's portrait becomes his main goal, but the situation becomes complicated as Jennie seems to get older each time she visits. Their friendship turns into love, but will Eben ever accept that Jennie's fate is already sealed?

This otherwordly romance, with it's time-traveling themes and delicate performances, is totally captivating viewing. Cotten and Jones are absolute perfection in the leads. The support cast includes Cecil Kellaway, David Wayne, Albert Sharpe, Lillian Gish, Florence Bates and Maude Simmons. The haunting, swirling musical score by Dimitri Tiomkin lifts themes from Debussy.

Watching this film again on DVD, I was reminded of one of Jennifer Jones' lines - "I hate for it to stop, because when will we ever have it again?". Fans of this delightful gem know that we'll always have Jennie...forever on DVD.

(Single-sided, single-layer disc)

a true classic romance.......2007-07-14

This film features two great stars who weave a tale of romance that cannot be contained in any one time. It is a love the lasts beyond time. You must see it.

Portrait of Jennie.......2007-06-25

Produced by the fabled David O. Selznick, "Jennie" remains one of the screen's few romantic ghost stories, "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" being another worthy entry. Still while "Ghost" is a purely witty concoction, "Jennie" is decidedly darker and more mysterious. Director Dieterle creates a smoky, other-worldly atmosphere in this utterly unique entry that keeps the viewer slightly on-edge. There is indeed something very sad about Jennie-and Eben too: they seem like two lost lovers who, by the arbitrary whims of time and fate, just miss connecting. Don't let "Jennie" pass you by.

One of the Best.......2007-05-15

This is one of the all time classics, a great movie!

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Portrait of Jennie [Region 2]
Starring: Jennifer Jones , Joseph Cotten , Ethel Barrymore , Lillian Gish , and Cecil Kellaway
Director: William Dieterle
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Customer Reviews:

DVD Portrait of Jennie.......2007-08-29

one of the most hauntingly beautiful romances.......2007-07-22

a true classic romance.......2007-07-14

This film features two great stars who weave a tale of romance that cannot be contained in any one time. It is a love the lasts beyond time. You must see it.

Portrait of Jennie.......2007-06-25

One of the Best.......2007-05-15

This is one of the all time classics, a great movie!

Average customer rating:

DVD Portrait of Jennie
one of the most hauntingly beautiful romances
a true classic romance
Portrait of Jennie
One of the Best

Portrait of Jennie
Starring: Jennifer Jones , Joseph Cotten , Ethel Barrymore , Lillian Gish , and Cecil Kellaway
Director: William Dieterle
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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Release Date: 2000-11-28

Customer Reviews:

DVD Portrait of Jennie.......2007-08-29

one of the most hauntingly beautiful romances.......2007-07-22

a true classic romance.......2007-07-14

This film features two great stars who weave a tale of romance that cannot be contained in any one time. It is a love the lasts beyond time. You must see it.

Portrait of Jennie.......2007-06-25

One of the Best.......2007-05-15

This is one of the all time classics, a great movie!

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