My Sister Eileen
"NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !"
Originally released in 1942. My Sister Eileen is a comedy film. directed by Alexander Hall.
Starring Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, and Janet Blair
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Sister Eileen about?
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 l...
Who directed My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was My Sister Eileen released?
My Sister Eileen was released on September 24, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Sister Eileen?
The main cast of My Sister Eileen includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias, Allyn Joslyn.