My Sister Eileen_
"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.
Starring
Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
My Sister Eileen was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
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 t...
My Sister Eileen is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
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
Clyde Fillmore
Ralph Craven
Jeff Donnell
Helen Loomis
Brooks Benedict
Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
Chick Chandler
Air Raid Warden (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Chef in Italian Restaurant (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Receptionist (uncredited)
Eddie Dunn
Policeman (uncredited)
Larry Fine
Subway Builder (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is My Sister Eileen about?
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.
How long is My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in My Sister Eileen?
The cast of My Sister Eileen includes Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias, Allyn Joslyn.
What is the rating of My Sister Eileen?
My Sister Eileen has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy