The movie “Jenny” released in 1970, is a romance drama featuring an unmarried pregnant lady who marries a stranger seeking to evade the draft. Set in New York City, the movie centres around their unconventional relationship that eventually turns into true romance. The film’s engaging story was brought to life by director George Bloomfield, with Marlo Thomas, Alan Alda, and Marian Hailey in leading roles.
Where it Filmed?
“Jenny” was primarily shot in Manhattan, New York City, USA. A few key scenes were also captured in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, and Tenafly, New Jersey, USA. Filming began on March 3, 1969.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marlo Thomas | Jenny |
| Alan Alda | Delano |
| Marian Hailey | Kay |
| Elizabeth Wilson | Mrs. Marsh |
| Vincent Gardenia | Mr. Marsh |
| Philip Bruns | Fred Callahan |
| Charlotte Rae | Bella Star |
| Stephen Strimpell | Peter |
| Michael Mislove | |
| Fred Willard | Executive |
| Fay Bernardi | Woman on Bus (uncredited) |
| Robby Galvin | Boy (uncredited) |
| Max D. Hoffman | Baby (uncredited) |
| Timothy Ousey | Boy (uncredited) |
| Florence Stanley | Woman at Playground (uncredited) |
| Al Thomas | Al (uncredited) |
| Estelle Winwood | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Release Date: The movie “Jenny” hit the screens in the United States on January 2, 1970.
- Director and Writers: George Bloomfield directed the film, while Martin Lavut, George Bloomfield, and Diana Gould penned its captivating script.
- Cast: Notable performances by Marlo Thomas as Jenny, Alan Alda as Delano, and Marian Hailey as Kay added to the movie’s appeal.
- Recognition: The film received one nomination indicating its noteworthy contribution to cinema.
- Cinematography: David L. Quaid’s directorial photography added depth to the film’s storytelling.
- Production Companies: American Broadcasting Company (ABC) was the major production company involved.
- Distributors: The film was distributed in the US by Cinerama Releasing Corporation and ABC for television airing. In the United Kingdom, it was Cinerama Releasing UK.
- Plot Keywords: The strong elements of character-name-as-title and forename-as-title were crucial in the movie’s driving plot.
- Runtime: The movie “Jenny” has a total runtime of 89 minutes.
- Trivia: This was the first film directed by George Bloomfield with Alan Alda, followed by “TO KILL A CLOWN” in 1972.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7830603
- Longitude: -73.9712488
- Place ID: ChIJYeZuBI9YwokRjMDs_IEyCwo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
