The Devil Is a Sissy(1936)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Greatest Human Drama
The Devil Is a Sissy Synopsis
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) is a comedy and drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, released on September 18, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney and Ian Hunter. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers:
- John Lee Mahin, Richard Schayer, Rowland Brown
- Producers:
- Frank Davis
- Cinematographer:
- George Schneiderman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Devil Is a Sissy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Freddie Bartholomew
as Claude Pierce
Jackie Cooper
as 'Buck' Murphy
Mickey Rooney
as 'Gig' Stevens
Ian Hunter
as Jay Pierce
Peggy Conklin
as Rose Hawley
Katharine Alexander
as Hilda Pierce
Gene Lockhart
as Mr. Jim Murphy
Kathleen Lockhart
as Mrs. Murphy
Grant Mitchell
as Paul Krumpp
George Davis
as Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
as Judge Holmes
Etienne Girardot
as Principal
Key crew
Directed by W.S. Van Dyke, written by John Lee Mahin, Richard Schayer and Rowland Brown, produced by Frank Davis.
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The Devil Is a Sissy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Devil Is a Sissy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Devil Is a Sissy online?
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The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) 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 The Devil Is a Sissy?
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The main cast of The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) includes Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney, Ian Hunter and Peggy Conklin. The film was directed by W.S. Van Dyke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Devil Is a Sissy released?
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The Devil Is a Sissy was released on September 18, 1936 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Devil Is a Sissy worth watching?
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The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.