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The Bad Sister(1931)
Status: Released
Date: 1931-03-29
56%
24 Votes
Time: 1h 8m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Bad Sister
Top 10 Billed Cast
Conrad Nagel
Dr. Dick Lindley
Sidney Fox
Marianne Madison
Bette Davis
Laura Madison
Humphrey Bogart
Valentine Corliss
Charles Winninger
Mr. Madison
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Madison
Zasu Pitts
Minnie
Slim Summerville
Sam
Bert Roach
Wade Trumbull
David Durand
Hedrick Madison
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