The Sisters
The Sisters

The Sisters

1938Movie99 minEnglish

Three daughters of a small down pharmacist undergo trials and tribulations in their problematic marriages between 1904 and 1908.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Anatole LitvakGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In the small town of Port Agnes, three sisters, Louise, Grace, and Helen, find their lives intertwined with a visiting bank examiner, Frank Taylor. As Frank becomes involved with Louise, his attention also draws the interest of her sisters, leading to a complex web of romance and unspoken desires. The story explores the contrasting paths the sisters take as they navigate love, societal expectations, and their own aspirations in the early 20th century.

Critical Reception

The Sisters received generally positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Bette Davis's performance. Critics noted the film's exploration of complex relationships and its atmospheric portrayal of a small American town. While some found the plot somewhat melodramatic, the acting and direction were widely commended.

What Reviewers Say

  • Bette Davis delivers a compelling performance as the central figure.
  • The film effectively captures the emotional entanglements of the three sisters.
  • Praised for its atmospheric setting and direction, though some plot elements were deemed conventional.

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Fun Fact

This film marked the first time Bette Davis and Errol Flynn appeared on screen together, though their characters' relationship is primarily one of shared affection from the sisters, rather than a direct romantic pairing between them.

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