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Bad Sister is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Hobart Henley. The screenplay by Edwin H. Knopf, Tom Reed, and Raymond L. Schrock is based on the 1913 novel The Flirt by Booth Tarkington, which previously was filmed in 1916 and 1922. The film marks the screen debut of Bette Davis and Sidney Fox, who was billed over Davis. It also features Humphrey Bogart and ZaSu Pitts in supporting roles. This film has been preserved in the Library of Congress collection.
Original Release
03/29/1931
US Release
03/29/1931
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Conrad Nagel | Dr. Dick Lindley |
| Sidney Fox | Marianne Madison |
| Bette Davis | Laura Madison |
| ZaSu Pitts | Minnie |
| Slim Summerville | Sam |
| Charles Winninger | Mr. Madison |
| Emma Dunn | Mrs. Madison |
| Humphrey Bogart | Valentine Corliss |
| Bert Roach | Wade Trumbull |
| David Durand | Hedrick Madison |
Directors
Writers
Booth Tarkington, Raymond L. Schrock, Tom Reed, Edwin H. Knopf
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Conrad Nagel | Dr. Dick Lindley |
| Sidney Fox | Marianne Madison |
| Bette Davis | Laura Madison |
| ZaSu Pitts | Minnie |
| Slim Summerville | Sam |
| Charles Winninger | Mr. Madison |
| Emma Dunn | Mrs. Madison |
| Humphrey Bogart | Valentine Corliss |
| Bert Roach | Wade Trumbull |
| David Durand | Hedrick Madison |
| Mary Alden | Minor Role |
| King Baggot | Policeman on Street |
| Sammy Blum | Dave - Townsman / Investor |
| Helene Chadwick | Amy, Sam's Wife |
| Charles Giblyn | Townsman / Investor |
| Payne B. Johnson | Baby |
| Cornelius Keefe | New Father in Hospital |
| Cyril Ring | Doctor |
| Will Walling | Townsman / Investor |
| Dick Winslow | Paper Boy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Carl Laemmle Jr. | Producer |
