Jenny is carrying the child of a young man who dies in the San Francisco earthquake (1906). After giving birth, she decides to place her child in the custody of a wealthy married couple. Years later, thanks to the protection of a corrupt politician, she becomes the main "madame" of San Francisco, in addition to participating in various illegal activities.
Ruth Chatterton
as Frisco Jenny Sandoval
Louis Calhern
as Steve Dutton
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Amah
Donald Cook
as Dan Reynolds
James Murray
as Dan McAllister
Hallam Cooley
as Willie Gleason
Pat O'Malley
as Policeman Pat O'Hoolihan
Harold Huber
as George Weaver
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Jim Sandoval
Willard Robertson
as Police Capt. Tom
Frank McGlynn Sr.
as Good Book Charlie (uncredited)
Clarence Muse
as Voice of Singer (uncredited)
