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193168 minDrama

The Bad Sister

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Is The Bad Sister worth watching? With a rating of 5.432/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Bad Sister 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.

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Top Cast

Conrad Nagel
Conrad NagelDr. Dick Lindley
Sidney Fox
Sidney FoxMarianne Madison
Bette Davis
Bette DavisLaura Madison
Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey BogartValentine Corliss
Charles Winninger
Charles WinningerMr. Madison
Emma Dunn
Emma DunnMrs. Madison
Zasu Pitts
Zasu PittsMinnie
Slim Summerville
Slim SummervilleSam
Bert Roach
Bert RoachWade Trumbull
David Durand
David DurandHedrick Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Bad Sister worth watching?

The Bad Sister has received mixed reviews with a 5.432/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is The Bad Sister hit or flop?

The Bad Sister has received average ratings (5.432/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Bad Sister?

The Bad Sister is a Drama movie that 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 ...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJun 13, 2022
★ 6

Sidney Fox ("Marianne") is the rather over-indulged daughter who falls for con-artist "Valentine Corliss" (Humphrey Bogart). When he manipulates her into forging her father's signature on a document endorsing his rather dodgy business venture, he absconds with the money raised from his life-long friends and colleagues and the girl - before abandoning the girl. Conrad Nagel ("Dr. Lindley") meantime has always had a soft spot for the spoiled girl even though he is loved from afar by her younger sister "Laura" (Bette Davis) so the deceit has a bit of a love triangle to it, too. It's an interesting example of both Davis (still only 23) and Bogart as youngsters learning their craft, and Fox is really the star - though her character is rather unattractive - with a gentle moral that offers little indication of just we ought to expect.