My Sister Eileen(1942)
NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !
My Sister Eileen Synopsis
Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans.
My Sister Eileen (1942) is a comedy film directed by Alexander Hall, released on September 24, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair and George Tobias. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Hall
- Writers:
- Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov, Joseph Fields
- Producers:
- Max Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
My Sister Eileen (1942) Trailer
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My Sister Eileen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosalind Russell
as Ruth Sherwood
Brian Aherne
as Robert Baker
Janet Blair
as Eileen Sherwood
George Tobias
as Appopolous
Allyn Joslyn
as Chic Clark
Grant Mitchell
as Walter Sherwood
Gordon Jones
as 'The Wreck' Loomis
Elizabeth Patterson
as Grandma Sherwood
Richard Quine
as Frank Lippincott
June Havoc
as Effie Shelton
Donald MacBride
as Officer Lonigan
Frank Sully
as Jenson
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Hall, written by Joseph Fields, Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields, produced by Max Gordon.
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My Sister Eileen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 24 ratings.
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My Sister Eileen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Sister Eileen online?
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My Sister Eileen (1942) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Sister Eileen?
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The main cast of My Sister Eileen (1942) includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias and Allyn Joslyn. The film was directed by Alexander Hall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Sister Eileen released?
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My Sister Eileen was released on September 24, 1942 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is My Sister Eileen worth watching?
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My Sister Eileen (1942) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Sister Eileen?
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