My Sister Eileen
"That Joyous New Musical !"
Originally released in 1955. My Sister Eileen is a music/comedy film. directed by Richard Quine.
Starring Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, and Betty Garrett
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 her gorgeous sister Eileen. She tries to keep his attention by convincing him that she and the gorgeous, man-getting Eileen are one and the same person.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (26 votes)
Box Office
$1.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Sister Eileen about?
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 ...
Who directed My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen was directed by Richard Quine.
How long is My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was My Sister Eileen released?
My Sister Eileen was released on September 22, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Sister Eileen?
The main cast of My Sister Eileen includes Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Betty Garrett, Bob Fosse, Kurt Kasznar.