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The Bad Sister

The Bad Sister

The girl who wanted everything!

1931•1h 8m•5.4/10
Drama

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5.4/10(22)

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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Production

Universal Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Conrad Nagel

Conrad Nagel

Dr. Dick Lindley

Sidney Fox

Sidney Fox

Marianne Madison

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Laura Madison

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Valentine Corliss

Charles Winninger

Charles Winninger

Mr. Madison

Emma Dunn

Emma Dunn

Mrs. Madison

Zasu Pitts

Zasu Pitts

Minnie

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Sam

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Wade Trumbull

David Durand

David Durand

Hedrick Madison

Mary Alden

Mary Alden

Minor Role (uncredited)

King Baggot

King Baggot

Policeman on Street (uncredited)

Sammy Blum

Sammy Blum

Dave - Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Helene Chadwick

Helene Chadwick

Amy, Sam's Wife (uncredited)

Grace Cunard

Grace Cunard

Minor Role (uncredited)

Charles Giblyn

Charles Giblyn

Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Payne B. Johnson

Baby (uncredited)

Cornelius Keefe

Cornelius Keefe

New Father in Hospital (uncredited)

Cyril Ring

Cyril Ring

Doctor (uncredited)

Will Walling

Will Walling

Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

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