Review of Portrait of Jennie (1948) by Kevin G — 14 Nov 2007

I love this wonderful little ghost story. It's an unusual and seldom seen movie, but it's got a beautiful story and memorable characters.

This review of Portrait of Jennie (1948) was written by Kevin G on 14 Nov 2007.

Portrait of Jennie has generally received very positive reviews.

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