Author: Dalin Rowell

With the smell of chocolate in the air and heart-shaped things in every shop window, it seems only appropriate to discuss some bits of romantic cinema. But with so many options, what film would be the point of discussion? Well, with this series, we’ll take a look at some forgotten gems that need a mushy sort of revisit. From the movies that weren’t as admired in their time to ones that have only found their intended audience recently, we’ll examine the history and stories behind these of underappreciated cinematic love affairs, why they work, and perhaps why audiences didn’t love them as much as the decades have passed. So what film shall begin this romantic journey? Let’s take a look at 1948’s Portrait of Jennie, directed by William Dieterle and starring Joseph Cotton and Jennifer Jones.