My Sister Eileen
“NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !”
Synopsis
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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My Sister Eileen - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-06
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Ruth Sherwood
Brian Aherne
Robert Baker
Janet Blair
Eileen Sherwood
George Tobias
Appopolous
Allyn Joslyn
Chic Clark
Grant Mitchell
Walter Sherwood
Gordon Jones
'The Wreck' Loomis
Elizabeth Patterson
Grandma Sherwood
Richard Quine
Frank Lippincott
June Havoc
Effie Shelton
Donald MacBride
Officer Lonigan
Frank Sully
Jenson
Clyde Fillmore
Ralph Craven
Jeff Donnell
Helen Loomis
Brooks Benedict
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Chick Chandler
Air Raid Warden (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Chef in Italian Restaurant (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Receptionist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Chodorov, Joseph Fields
- Original Title
- My Sister Eileen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Jerome Chodorov, Joseph Fields, Ruth McKenney
Joseph Walker
Viola Lawrence
Max Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Viola Lawrence
Editor
Max Gordon
Producer
Jerome Chodorov
Screenplay
Alexander Hall
Director
Joseph Fields
Screenplay
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
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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 My Sister Eileen
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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 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.
Who directed My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in My Sister Eileen?
The principal cast of My Sister Eileen includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias, Allyn Joslyn.
When was My Sister Eileen released and how long is it?
My Sister Eileen was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).