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Aug 13, 2016 · Born into a wealthy Wilkes-Barre, Penn., family, Nascina Florence Foster took piano lessons up until the age of 15, when she married 30-year-old Dr. Frank Jenkins, who most likely gave her ...
Aug 11, 2016 · “Florence Foster Jenkins” is rated PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned) for mildly suggestive scenes and possible eardrum rupturing. Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes.
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- Neil Genzlinger
Watch the hilarious story of a wealthy heiress who pursued her dream of becoming an opera singer despite her lack of talent.
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Aug 1, 2014 · JULIA DEWITT, BYLINE: As a girl, Florence Foster Jenkins had one dream - to be a professional musician. STEPHEN TEMPERLEY: She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Her father was a banker and ...
There aren't enough adjectives for someone like Florence Foster Jenkins. On the one hand, it's beautiful to see someone who doggedly pursues the dream of a lifetime. On the other hand, the technical incapacity of this well-meaning and friendly lady for the task to which she so wanted to dedicate herself is quite evident.
Oct 8, 2020 · This documentary examines the enigma and the woman behind this aural assault on the public. Taking on the challenge of portraying the flamboyant ‘queen of di...
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Florence Foster Jenkins was an American amateur soprano, socialite, and philanthropist. She was a rich woman who began financing her own shows in the 1920s, hoping to become a star, despite her total lack of musical talent.
