The Sainted Sisters
The Sainted Sisters

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The Sainted Sisters

1948
Movie
89 min
English

Two female con artists from New York City, fleeing the law with money from their latest scam, hide out in a small town in Maine, near the Canadian border. However, this small town's residents aren't quite as unsophisticated as the girls think they are.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: William DieterleGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Two estranged sisters, a faded actress and a devoted wife, reunite in a New England coastal town after decades of estrangement. Their reunion, however, is fraught with simmering resentments and unspoken secrets that threaten to unravel their carefully constructed lives. As they navigate their shared past and uncertain futures, they confront the consequences of their choices and the complex bond that ties them together.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Sainted Sisters' received mixed reviews. While Bette Davis and Joan Crawford's performances were often praised for their intensity, the film's plot was frequently criticized for being melodramatic and predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the star power and dramatic themes, while others found the narrative lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film benefits from the formidable presence of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, though their star power can't entirely salvage a convoluted plot.

  • A melodramatic tale of sisterly rivalry that leans heavily on the dramatic talents of its lead actresses.

  • While visually competent, the story often feels overwrought and slow-paced.

Google audience: Audience reception information for 'The Sainted Sisters' is not widely available through standard Google user review aggregations, making it difficult to summarize specific points of like or dislike.

Fun Fact

The film was Bette Davis's last for Warner Bros. before she moved to a freelance career.

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