PORTRAIT OF JENNIE (1948)
WILLIAM BIETERLE
Plot
When down and out artist Eben Adams meets the mysterious Jennie in Central Park he begins to paint her portrait, a work that shows more greatness than anything he has ever done. When Jennie suddenly disappears Adams searches for her to no avail and when he sees her again, a few weeks later, she has aged dramatically. The story that ensues is considered one of the greatest and moving love stories ever told right through to the awesome storm at sea that supernaturally heralds their final parting. Buñuel saw it and of course approved: 'It opened up a big window for me'. A story that shows that nothing can conquer love not even time.