The Bad Sister

Mar 29, 1931

1h 8m

★ 5.4

The girl who wanted everything!

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

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Cast

Dr. Dick Lindley

Conrad Nagel

Marianne Madison

Sidney Fox

Laura Madison

Bette Davis

Valentine Corliss

Humphrey Bogart

Mr. Madison

Charles Winninger

Mrs. Madison

Emma Dunn

Minnie

Zasu Pitts

Sam

Slim Summerville

Wade Trumbull

Bert Roach

Hedrick Madison

David Durand

Minor Role (uncredited)

Mary Alden

Policeman on Street (uncredited)

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