Format: DVD

Genre: Drama

Location: Fi36b

Pretty Baby (1978)

In 1917, in the red light district of Storyville, New Orleans, the prostitute Hattie lives with her twelve-year-old daughter Violet in the fancy brothel of Madame Nell, where she works. Photographer Ernest J. Bellocq is attracted to Hallie and Violet, and he is a habitué of the whorehouse. One day, Madame Nell auctions Violet’s virginity, and the winner pays the fortune of US$ 400 to spend the night with the girl. Hattie marries a wealthy client and moves to Saint Louis, leaving Violet in the brothel alone. Violet decides to marry Bellocq and moves into his house. Until the day that Hattie, who has overcome her past, comes to Bellocq’s house with the intention of taking Violet with her.