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My Sister Eileen (1942 film)

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As Ruth and Eileen navigate the complexities of city life, they find themselves embroiled in a whirlwind of events, including romantic entanglements, professional aspirations, and familial discord. Amidst the chaos, Ruth's talent for storytelling is recognized, leading to a fortuitous opportunity for
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Upon their arrival in Greenwich Village, the sisters encounter a plethora of challenges, including disruptive construction work, rowdy neighbors, and encounters with law enforcement. Despite these initial setbacks, Ruth endeavors to secure employment while Eileen navigates the world of theater. Their
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called the film "largely a farcical juggling act in which the authors . . . keep their characters spinning more through speed than grace. Some of it is forced almost to snapping; some of it drags heavily on the screen. And Alexander Hall, the director, did little with his camera in that small room.
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Ruth Sherwood, a reporter for the Columbus Courier, finds herself embroiled in a series of misfortunes after inadvertently publishing a premature and erroneous review of her sister Eileen's theatrical performance. This blunder results in Ruth's dismissal from her position. Encouraged by their
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publication. The sisters' journey culminates in a celebration of newfound success and independence, marked by unexpected twists and the enduring camaraderie of newfound friends.
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humble abode becomes a hub of activity as an eclectic assortment of characters, including neighbors, acquaintances, and unexpected visitors, converge on their doorstep.
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But Rosalind Russell plays the smart sister with a delightfully dour and cynical air, and Janet Blair is disarmingly naive as the pretty, desirable one . . .
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spleenfest, pitching gag after fastball gag." He added, "While the tone is farcical, there's an edge to the movie's depiction of single-gal city life."
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grandmother, the two sisters, Ruth and Eileen, decide to relocate to New York City, armed with meager financial resources provided by their father.
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As they leave the apartment to celebrate, a trio of construction workers (
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Yogi Bear and the Three Stooges Meet the Mad, Mad, Mad Dr. No-No
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In his review of the DVD release of the film, Steve Daly of
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Aherne, Russell, and Blair reprised their parts on the
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nomination. Russell and Blair reprised their parts.
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Alexander Hall
Joseph A. Fields
Jerome Chodorov
My Sister Eileen
Joseph A. Fields
Jerome Chodorov
Max Gordon
Rosalind Russell
Brian Aherne
Janet Blair
George Tobias
Allyn Joslyn
Grant Mitchell
Gordon Jones
The Three Stooges
Joseph Walker
Viola Lawrence
Columbia Pictures
comedy film
Alexander Hall
Rosalind Russell
Brian Aherne
Janet Blair
Joseph A. Fields
Jerome Chodorov
play of the same title
autobiographical
Ruth McKenney
The New Yorker

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