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The Bad Sister( 1931)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Conrad Nagel

      Dr. Dick Lindley

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      Sidney Fox

      Marianne Madison

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      Bette Davis

      Laura Madison

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      Humphrey Bogart

      Valentine Corliss

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      Charles Winninger

      Mr. Madison

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      Emma Dunn

      Mrs. Madison

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      Zasu Pitts

      Minnie

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      Slim Summerville

      Sam

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      Bert Roach

      Wade Trumbull

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      David Durand

      Hedrick Madison

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      Mary Alden

      Minor Role (uncredited)

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      King Baggot

      Policeman on Street (uncredited)

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      Sammy Blum

      Dave - Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

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      Helene Chadwick

      Amy, Sam's Wife (uncredited)

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      Grace Cunard

      Minor Role (uncredited)

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      Charles Giblyn

      Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

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      Payne B. Johnson

      Baby (uncredited)

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      Cornelius Keefe

      New Father in Hospital (uncredited)

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      Cyril Ring

      Doctor (uncredited)

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      Will Walling

      Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

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      Dick Winslow

      Paper Boy (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Jun 13 2022
    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...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    -

    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • con man
    • pre-code