My Sister Eileen(1955)
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My Sister Eileen Synopsis
Ruth and her beautiful sister Eileen come to New York's Greenwich Village looking for "fame, fortune and a 'For Rent' sign on Barrow Street". They find an apartment, but fame and fortune are a lot more elusive. Ruth gets the attention of playboy publisher Bob Baker when she submits a story about Eileen. She tries to keep his attention by convincing him that she and the gorgeous, man-getting Eileen are one and the same person.
My Sister Eileen (1955) is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Richard Quine, released on September 22, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Betty Garrett and Bob Fosse. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Quine
- Writers:
- Joseph Fields, Richard Quine, Blake Edwards
- Producers:
- Fred Kohlmar
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lawton Jr.
- Composer:
- George Duning
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,800,000
- Status:
- Released
My Sister Eileen (1955) Trailer
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My Sister Eileen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janet Leigh
as Eileen Sherwood
Jack Lemmon
as Bob Baker
Betty Garrett
as Ruth Sherwood
Bob Fosse
as Frank Lippincott
Kurt Kasznar
as Papa Appopolous
Dick York
as Ted Loomis
Lucy Marlow
as Helen
Tommy Rall
as Chick Clark
Barbara Brown
as Helen's Mother
Horace McMahon
as Officer Lonigan
Henry Slate
as Drunk #2
Hal March
as Drunk #1
Key crew
Directed by Richard Quine, written by Joseph Fields, Richard Quine and Blake Edwards, produced by Fred Kohlmar.
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My Sister Eileen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 29 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 (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in My Sister Eileen?
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The main cast of My Sister Eileen (1955) includes Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Betty Garrett, Bob Fosse and Kurt Kasznar. The film was directed by Richard Quine. 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 22, 1955 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is My Sister Eileen worth watching?
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My Sister Eileen (1955) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Sister Eileen?
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