The Bad Sister
“The girl who wanted everything!”
Synopsis
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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The Bad Sister (1931) -- OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE
Type: Clip • Published 2013-03-23
Top Cast
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Conrad Nagel
Dr. Dick Lindley
Sidney Fox
Marianne Madison
Bette Davis
Laura Madison
Humphrey Bogart
Valentine Corliss
Charles Winninger
Mr. Madison
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Madison
Zasu Pitts
Minnie
Slim Summerville
Sam
Bert Roach
Wade Trumbull
David Durand
Hedrick Madison
Mary Alden
Minor Role (uncredited)
King Baggot
Policeman on Street (uncredited)
Sammy Blum
Dave - Townsman / Investor (uncredited)
Helene Chadwick
Amy, Sam's Wife (uncredited)
Grace Cunard
Minor Role (uncredited)
Charles Giblyn
Townsman / Investor (uncredited)
Payne B. Johnson
Baby (uncredited)
Cornelius Keefe
New Father in Hospital (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hobart Henley
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin H. Knopf
- Original Title
- The Bad Sister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hobart Henley
Edwin H. Knopf
Karl Freund
Ted J. Kent
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin H. Knopf
Screenplay
Hobart Henley
Director
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Producer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Sister
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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 and marries a wealthy young man, and Lindley turns his love toward Laura.
Who directed The Bad Sister?
The Bad Sister was directed by Hobart Henley.
Who stars in The Bad Sister?
The principal cast of The Bad Sister includes Conrad Nagel, Sidney Fox, Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Charles Winninger.
When was The Bad Sister released and how long is it?
The Bad Sister was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bad Sister?
The Bad Sister holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).