SCScreencodex
⌘K

The Bad Sister (1931)

★ 6.1Approved68 min

1931 film

Bad Sister is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Hobart Henley. The screenplay by Edwin H. Knopf, Tom Reed, and Raymond L. Schrock is based on the 1913 novel The Flirt by Booth Tarkington, which had been filmed in 1916 and 1922.

The film marks the screen debuts of both Bette Davis and Sidney Fox (who was billed over Davis). The cast also includes Humphrey Bogart and ZaSu Pitts in supporting roles. Bad Sister has been preserved in the Library of Congress collection.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Bad Sister about?
The Bad Sister (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 a
Is The Bad Sister based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Bad Sister scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.