My Sister Eileen

(1942)Directed by Alexander Hall96 minComedy
NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !

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.

Rosalind Russellas Ruth Sherwood
Brian Aherneas Robert Baker
Janet Blairas Eileen Sherwood
George Tobiasas Appopolous
Allyn Joslynas Chic Clark
Grant Mitchellas Walter Sherwood
Gordon Jonesas 'The Wreck' Loomis
Elizabeth Pattersonas Grandma Sherwood
Richard Quineas Frank Lippincott
June Havocas Effie Shelton
Donald MacBrideas Officer Lonigan
Frank Sullyas Jenson
Clyde Fillmoreas Ralph Craven
Jeff Donnellas Helen Loomis
Brooks Benedictas Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Chick Chandleras Air Raid Warden (uncredited)
Gino Corradoas Chef in Italian Restaurant (uncredited)
Ann Doranas Receptionist (uncredited)
Eddie Dunnas Policeman (uncredited)
Larry Fineas Subway Builder (uncredited)
Edward Garganas Murphy - Policeman (uncredited)
Charles Haltonas Mr. Hawkins - Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
Curly Howardas Subway Builder (uncredited)
Moe Howardas Subway Builder (uncredited)