Meine Schwester Ellen (1942): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1942 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1942, Meine Schwester Ellen is a komödie film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 96 minutes. “NOW ON THE SCREEN! THE STAGE HIT THAT CONVULSED BROADWAY AND THE NATION !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans.
Who’s in it. Meine Schwester Ellen stars Rosalind Russell as Ruth Sherwood, Brian Aherne as Robert Baker, Janet Blair as Eileen Sherwood and George Tobias as Appopolous, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Meine Schwester Ellen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meine Schwester Ellen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meine Schwester Ellen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Meine Schwester Ellen (1942)?
- In USA, Meine Schwester Ellen is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Meine Schwester Ellen worth watching?
- Meine Schwester Ellen holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meine Schwester Ellen?
- Meine Schwester Ellen stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias and Allyn Joslyn.
- When was Meine Schwester Ellen released?
- Meine Schwester Ellen was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.