Film

The Bad Sister

1931 · 1h 8m · Drama

The girl who wanted everything!

IMDb

6.1

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.

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)

• Hobart HenleyDirector
• Edwin H. KnopfScreenplay
• Carl Laemmle Jr.Producer
• Karl FreundDirector of Photography
• Ted J. KentEditor

Release date

March 29, 1931

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 8m

Rated

NR

Genres

Drama

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