Movie

My Sister Eileen

“NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !”

★ 6.8(24)19421h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Alexander Hall
Release date: 1942-09-24
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

My Sister Eileen — trailer

About My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen is a 1942 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Alexander Hall, starring Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne and Janet Blair. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Sister Eileen in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Rosalind Russell

Ruth Sherwood

Brian Aherne

Robert Baker

Janet Blair

Eileen Sherwood

George Tobias

Appopolous

Allyn Joslyn

Chic Clark

Grant Mitchell

Walter Sherwood

Gordon Jones

'The Wreck' Loomis

Elizabeth Patterson

Grandma Sherwood

Richard Quine

Frank Lippincott

June Havoc

Effie Shelton

Donald MacBride

Officer Lonigan

Frank Sully

Jenson

Themes & keywords

sibling relationshipbased on play or musicalohiofemale protagonistgreenwich village

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Sister Eileen in Mexico?+

My Sister Eileen is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Sister Eileen on Netflix?+

My Sister Eileen is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is My Sister Eileen?+

My Sister Eileen has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in My Sister Eileen?+

My Sister Eileen stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias and Allyn Joslyn.

When did My Sister Eileen come out?+

My Sister Eileen is a 1942 movie directed by Alexander Hall.

What genre is My Sister Eileen?+

My Sister Eileen is Comedy film.

Who directed My Sister Eileen?+

My Sister Eileen was directed by Alexander Hall.