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My Sister Eileen

1942·Movie
1h 36min·NR
69
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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.
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Where can I stream My Sister Eileen legally?

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Is My Sister Eileen worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Sister Eileen rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is My Sister Eileen?

1 h 36 min

My Sister Eileen runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is My Sister Eileen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does My Sister Eileen use?

Bolt of Divine RetributionBouquet TossThe CameoDance Party EndingThe Glorious War of Sisterly RivalrySnipe HuntWelcome to the Big CityHouse HusbandMost Writers Are WritersOnly Known by Their NicknameVery Loosely Based on a True StoryStarving Artist

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for My Sister Eileen, including Bolt of Divine Retribution, Bouquet Toss, The Cameo.