Sob Sister
Synopsis
Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed by the sordidness of her latest assignment, the investigation of a young woman's murder by her husband. Despite her growing distaste for her profession, Jane gets her story and, with typical ingenuity, frustrates her competitors' attempts to follow her lead.
Top Cast
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James Dunn
Garry Webster
Linda Watkins
Jane Ray
Minna Gombell
Vonnie
Howard Phillips
Ned Smith
George E. Stone
Johnnie the Sheik
Molly O'Day
Daisy
Edward Dillon
Pat
George Byron
Dutch
Lex Lindsay
Slim
Harold Waldridge
Johnny
Neal Burns
Freddie
Ernest Wood
Dave
Harry Beresford
Pa Stevens
Sarah Padden
Ma Stevens
Charles Middleton
City Editor Baker
George Chandler
Reporter (uncredited)
Ward Bond
Ward, a Cop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin J. Burke
- Original Title
- Sob Sister
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
Edwin J. Burke
Glen MacWilliams, Blake Wagner
Ralph Dietrich
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin J. Burke
Writer
Alfred Santell
Director
Ralph Dietrich
Editor
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Blake Wagner
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sob Sister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sob Sister about?
Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed by the sordidness of her latest assignment, the investigation of a young woman's murder by her husband. Despite her growing distaste for her profession, Jane gets her story and, with typical ingenuity, frustrates her competitors' attempts to follow her lead.
Who directed Sob Sister?
Sob Sister was directed by Alfred Santell.
Who stars in Sob Sister?
The principal cast of Sob Sister includes James Dunn, Linda Watkins, Minna Gombell, Howard Phillips, George E. Stone.
When was Sob Sister released and how long is it?
Sob Sister was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sob Sister?
Sob Sister holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).