The Sisters (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film
Released in 1914, The Sisters is a drama film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. May and her younger sister, Carol, live in a small town. May is the more lovely of the two, but Carol is wooed by Frank, a country boy. George, a city man, comes to town on a visit, falls in love with Carol and wins her away from Frank. Carol is pleased with his attentions and poor Frank is brokenhearted. Calling one day to see Carol, George meets May and falls madly in love with her, and finally runs away with her and they are married. Carol, in despair, turns back to Frank and they are married, and a year later a baby is born.
Who’s in it. The Sisters stars Lillian Gish as May, Dorothy Gish as Carol (May's younger sister), Elmer Clifton as Frank (Carol's country lover) and W.E. Lawrence as George (from the city), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sisters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sisters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sisters (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sisters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Sisters?
- The Sisters stars Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Elmer Clifton, W.E. Lawrence and Donald Crisp.
- When was The Sisters released?
- The Sisters was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.