The Bad Sister

The Bad Sister

68 mins | Drama | March 29, 1931

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.

The Bad Sister

68 mins | Drama | March 29, 1931

The Bad Sister
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.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title The Bad Sister
Directors Hobart Henley
Writers Edwin H. Knopf

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

Zasu Pitts

as Minnie

Bert Roach

as Wade Trumbull

David Durand

as Hedrick Madison

Mary Alden

as Minor Role (uncredited)

King Baggot

as Policeman on Street (uncredited)

Sammy Blum

as Dave - Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Helene Chadwick

as Amy, Sam's Wife (uncredited)

Grace Cunard

as Minor Role (uncredited)

Charles Giblyn

as Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Payne B. Johnson

as Baby (uncredited)

Cornelius Keefe

as New Father in Hospital (uncredited)

Cyril Ring

as Doctor (uncredited)

Will Walling

as Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

Dick Winslow

as Paper Boy (uncredited)