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The Bad Sister

The Bad Sister

The Bad Sister
1931 1h 8m5.5

The Bad Sister

“The girl who wanted everything!”

Drama
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Marianne falls in love with con man Valentine who uses their relation to get her father's endorsement on a money-raising scheme. He runs off with the money and Marianne, later dumping her. Her sister Laura loves Dr. Lindley although she knows he loves Marianne. Marianne returns and marries a wealthy young man, and Lindley turns his love toward Laura.

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DirectorHobart Henley
ScreenplayEdwin H. Knopf
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 29, 1931
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 8m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.1 / 10
Votes23
GenresDrama
StudioUniversal Pictures

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Cast

Conrad Nagel

Conrad Nagel

Dr. Dick Lindley

Sidney Fox

Sidney Fox

Marianne Madison

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Laura Madison

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Valentine Corliss

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

Mr. Madison

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Mrs. Madison

Zasu Pitts

Zasu Pitts

Minnie

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Sam

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Wade Trumbull

David Durand

David Durand

Hedrick Madison

Mary Alden

Mary Alden

Minor Role (uncredited)

King Baggot

King Baggot

Policeman on Street (uncredited)

Sammy Blum

Sammy Blum

Dave - Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Helene Chadwick

Helene Chadwick

Amy, Sam's Wife (uncredited)

Grace Cunard

Grace Cunard

Minor Role (uncredited)

Charles Giblyn

Charles Giblyn

Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

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Payne B. Johnson

Baby (uncredited)

Cornelius Keefe

Cornelius Keefe

New Father in Hospital (uncredited)

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Doctor (uncredited)

Will Walling

Will Walling

Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Dick Winslow

Dick Winslow

Paper Boy (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bad Sister

Where can I watch The Bad Sister?

The Bad Sister (1931) 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 The Bad Sister about?

Marianne falls in love with con man Valentine who uses their relation to get her father's endorsement on a money-raising scheme. He runs off with the money and Marianne, later dumping her. Her sister Laura loves Dr. Lindley although she knows he loves Marianne. Marianne returns...

Who directed The Bad Sister?

The Bad Sister (1931) was directed by Hobart Henley. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 1h 8m, rated 5.5/10.

How long is The Bad Sister?

The Bad Sister runs 1h 8m (68 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 23 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is The Bad Sister worth watching?

The Bad Sister is rated 5.5/10 by 23 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.