Question 1

What unusual production idea did David O. Selznick consider for casting Jennie?

Accepted Answer

Selznick initially considered filming over several years with a young actress who would age in real life, reportedly intending Shirley Temple for the role, but abandoned the idea as too risky.

Question 2

How was the film marketed after its initial box-office failure?

Accepted Answer

It was re-released in 1950 under the title "Tidal Wave" to target a different audience, but this re-release also flopped.

Question 3

Why was composer Bernard Herrmann replaced on the film's score?

Accepted Answer

Herrmann dropped out due to production delays and tiring of Selznick's demands; Dimitri Tiomkin replaced him and used themes by Claude Debussy at Selznick's insistence.

Question 4

Who actually painted the portrait of Jennie shown in the film?

Accepted Answer

Noted portrait artist Robert Brackman created the painting, with Jennifer Jones sitting for over a dozen sessions; two versions were painted due to script changes.

Question 5

Which major film festivals has Portrait of Jennie been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1949 and the Telluride Film Festival in 2013.

Portrait of Jennie

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