The Devil Is a Sissy_
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Greatest Human Drama"
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
Starring
Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Devil Is a Sissy was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
The Devil Is a Sissy is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.
CAST (20)
Freddie Bartholomew
Claude Pierce
Jackie Cooper
'Buck' Murphy
Mickey Rooney
'Gig' Stevens
Ian Hunter
Jay Pierce
Peggy Conklin
Rose Hawley
Katharine Alexander
Hilda Pierce
Gene Lockhart
Mr. Jim Murphy
Kathleen Lockhart
Mrs. Murphy
Grant Mitchell
Paul Krumpp
George Davis
Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)
Jonathan Hale
Judge Holmes
Etienne Girardot
Principal
Sherwood Bailey
'Bugs'
Buster Slaven
'Six-Toes'
Harold Huber
Willie
Stanley Fields
Joe
Frank Puglia
'Grandma'
Etta McDaniel
Molly
Stanley Andrews
Doctor
Don Brodie
Hilda's Chauffeur
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What is The Devil Is a Sissy about?
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
How long is The Devil Is a Sissy?
The Devil Is a Sissy has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in The Devil Is a Sissy?
The cast of The Devil Is a Sissy includes Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney, Ian Hunter, Peggy Conklin.
What is the rating of The Devil Is a Sissy?
The Devil Is a Sissy has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama