Most people (including myself) almost certainly watched this film because of the early performances of future stars Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart. Indeed, their star quality shines through. Bette Davis (playing a good sister, in contrast to her later persona) delivers a beautifully understated performance. For example, in the moment after she gets kissed for the first time by the man that she had secretly loved, the expression on her face - a mix of astonishment, elation, and gratitude - speaks volumes within only a fleeting second. A beautiful moment. Humphrey Bogart, too, has such a distinctiveness that he steals every moment he is in. That said, all of the other actors were good too. And, really, it's more the story of the bad sister (Sidney Fox), and the interactions within the family while the two grownup sisters contemplate finding love. It all comes to a satisfying ending. Viewers who love that early 30's atmosphere in film should certainly enjoy this one.
Review of Bad Sister
