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My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

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1942 1h 36m6.9

My Sister Eileen

“NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !”

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Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans.

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DirectorAlexander Hall
ScreenplayJoseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 24, 1942
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.0 / 10
Votes22
GenresComedy
StudioColumbia Pictures

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Cast

Rosalind Russell

Rosalind Russell

Ruth Sherwood

Brian Aherne

Brian Aherne

Robert Baker

Janet Blair

Janet Blair

Eileen Sherwood

George Tobias

George Tobias

Appopolous

Allyn Joslyn

Allyn Joslyn

Chic Clark

Grant Mitchell

Grant Mitchell

Walter Sherwood

Gordon Jones

Gordon Jones

'The Wreck' Loomis

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Grandma Sherwood

Richard Quine

Richard Quine

Frank Lippincott

June Havoc

June Havoc

Effie Shelton

Donald MacBride

Donald MacBride

Officer Lonigan

Frank Sully

Frank Sully

Jenson

Clyde Fillmore

Clyde Fillmore

Ralph Craven

Jeff Donnell

Jeff Donnell

Helen Loomis

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Taxicab Driver (uncredited)

Chick Chandler

Chick Chandler

Air Raid Warden (uncredited)

Gino Corrado

Gino Corrado

Chef in Italian Restaurant (uncredited)

Ann Doran

Ann Doran

Receptionist (uncredited)

Eddie Dunn

Eddie Dunn

Policeman (uncredited)

Larry Fine

Larry Fine

Subway Builder (uncredited)

Edward Gargan

Edward Gargan

Murphy - Policeman (uncredited)

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

Mr. Hawkins - Newspaper Editor (uncredited)

Curly Howard

Curly Howard

Subway Builder (uncredited)

Moe Howard

Moe Howard

Subway Builder (uncredited)

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Pete the Drunk (uncredited)

Walter Sande

Walter Sande

Jackson - Policeman (uncredited)

Arnold Stang

Arnold Stang

Jimmy (uncredited)

Forrest Tucker

Forrest Tucker

Sandhog (uncredited)

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Armand 'Curly' Wright

Strawberry Vendor (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about My Sister Eileen

Where can I watch My Sister Eileen?

My Sister Eileen (1942) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is My Sister Eileen about?

Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd...

Who directed My Sister Eileen?

My Sister Eileen (1942) was directed by Alexander Hall. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 6.9/10.

How long is My Sister Eileen?

My Sister Eileen runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.9/10 from 22 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is My Sister Eileen worth watching?

My Sister Eileen is rated 6.9/10 by 22 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy fans.