Drama · United States of America · 1931 · 1h 8m

The Bad Sister

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Director
Hobart Henley
Cast
Conrad Nagel as Dr. Dick Lindley Sidney Fox as Marianne Madison Bette Davis as Laura Madison Humphrey Bogart as Valentine Corliss Charles Winninger as Mr. Madison Emma Dunn as Mrs. Madison
Crew
Karl Freund — Director of Photography Ted J. Kent — Editor Edwin H. Knopf — Screenplay Carl Laemmle Jr. — Producer
Tagline

The girl who wanted everything!

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Hobart Henley Director Karl Freund Director of Photography Ted J. Kent Editor Edwin H. Knopf Screenplay Carl Laemmle Jr. Producer
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