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The Bad Sister (1931)

NR · 1931-03-29 · 1h 8m · EN
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The girl who wanted everything!

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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Hobart HenleyDirector

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Conrad NagelConrad NagelDr. Dick LindleySidney FoxSidney FoxMarianne MadisonBette DavisBette DavisLaura MadisonHumphrey BogartHumphrey BogartValentine CorlissCharles WinningerCharles WinningerMr. MadisonEmma DunnEmma DunnMrs. MadisonZasu PittsZasu PittsMinnieSlim SummervilleSlim SummervilleSamBert RoachBert RoachWade TrumbullDavid DurandDavid DurandHedrick MadisonMary AldenMary AldenMinor Role (uncredited)King BaggotKing BaggotPoliceman on Street (uncredited)

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Con manPre-code

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityCon Man · Pre CodeDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference476001Actor preference220377 · 339873 · 284034

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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.

How long is The Bad Sister?

The Bad Sister has a runtime of 68 minutes.