The Sisters
“THREE SISTERS IN SEARCH OF LOVE...A great novel... a greater MOVIE!”
Synopsis
Three daughters of a small down pharmacist undergo trials and tribulations in their problematic marriages between 1904 and 1908.
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Original Theatrical Trailer | The Sisters | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-05
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Frank Medlin
Bette Davis
Louise Elliott Medlin
Anita Louise
Helen Elliott Johnson
Ian Hunter
William Benson
Donald Crisp
Tim Hazelton
Beulah Bondi
Rose Elliott
Jane Bryan
Grace Elliott
Alan Hale
Sam Johnson
Dick Foran
Tom Knivel
Henry Travers
Ned Elliott
Patric Knowles
Norman French
Lee Patrick
Flora Gibbon
Laura Hope Crews
Flora's Mother
Janet Shaw
Stella Johnson
Harry Davenport
Doc Moore
Ruth Garland
Laura Bennett
John Warburton
Anthony Bittick
Paul Harvey
Caleb Ammon
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Krims
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Sisters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Milton Krims, Myron Brinig
Max Steiner
Tony Gaudio
Warren Low
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis, Anatole Litvak
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Krims
Screenplay
Anatole Litvak
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Warren Low
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Anatole Litvak
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sisters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sisters about?
Three daughters of a small down pharmacist undergo trials and tribulations in their problematic marriages between 1904 and 1908.
Who directed The Sisters?
The Sisters was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in The Sisters?
The principal cast of The Sisters includes Errol Flynn, Bette Davis, Anita Louise, Ian Hunter, Donald Crisp.
When was The Sisters released and how long is it?
The Sisters was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sisters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sisters was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Sisters based on a book or true story?
The Sisters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Myron Brinig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sisters?
The Sisters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).