The Devil Is a Sissy
“Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Greatest Human Drama”
Synopsis
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
Top Cast
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Freddie Bartholomew
Claude Pierce
Jackie Cooper
'Buck' Murphy
Mickey Rooney
'Gig' Stevens
Ian Hunter
Jay Pierce
Peggy Conklin
Rose Hawley
Katharine Alexander
Hilda Pierce
Gene Lockhart
Mr. Jim Murphy
Kathleen Lockhart
Mrs. Murphy
Grant Mitchell
Paul Krumpp
George Davis
Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
Judge Holmes
Etienne Girardot
Principal
Sherwood Bailey
'Bugs'
Buster Slaven
'Six-Toes'
Harold Huber
Willie
Stanley Fields
Joe
Frank Puglia
'Grandma'
Etta McDaniel
Molly
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Schayer, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- The Devil Is a Sissy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Richard Schayer, John Lee Mahin, Rowland Brown
Herbert Stothart
George Schneiderman, Harold Rosson
Tom Held
Frank Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Schayer
Screenplay
Tom Held
Editor
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
Frank Davis
Producer
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Devil Is a Sissy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Devil Is a Sissy about?
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
Who directed The Devil Is a Sissy?
The Devil Is a Sissy was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in The Devil Is a Sissy?
The principal cast of The Devil Is a Sissy includes Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney, Ian Hunter, Peggy Conklin.
When was The Devil Is a Sissy released and how long is it?
The Devil Is a Sissy was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil Is a Sissy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil Is a Sissy was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil Is a Sissy?
The Devil Is a Sissy holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).