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Film / 1931
The Bad Sister
Directed by
Hobart Henley
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 story
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.
Cast
Conrad NagelDr. Dick Lindley
Sidney FoxMarianne Madison
Bette DavisLaura Madison
Humphrey BogartValentine Corliss
Charles WinningerMr. Madison
Emma DunnMrs. Madison
Zasu PittsMinnie
Slim SummervilleSam
Bert RoachWade Trumbull
David DurandHedrick Madison
Mary AldenMinor Role (uncredited)
King BaggotPoliceman on Street (uncredited)
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Sammy BlumDave - Townsman / Investor (uncredited)
Helene ChadwickAmy, Sam's Wife (uncredited)
Grace CunardMinor Role (uncredited)
Charles GiblynTownsman / Investor (uncredited)
Payne B. JohnsonBaby (uncredited)
Cornelius KeefeNew Father in Hospital (uncredited)
Cyril RingDoctor (uncredited)
Will WallingTownsman / Investor (uncredited)
Dick WinslowPaper Boy (uncredited)
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