Review of Portrait of Jennie (1948) by Anniina J — 19 Nov 2007

Really charming and mysteriously haunting.

This review of Portrait of Jennie (1948) was written by Anniina J on 19 Nov 2007.

Portrait of Jennie has generally received very positive reviews.

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