Look-Out Sister (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 5

Look-Out Sister poster

Released in 1947, Look-Out Sister is a music and western film directed by Bud Pollard, running about 63 minutes. “When he's not singin', he's shootin'. When he's not shootin', he's lovin'!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A famous bandleader, suffering from overwork and exhaustion, goes to a sanitarium for a rest. While there he dreams of being out west at a dude ranch, where he finds himself involved in the beautiful owner's struggle to keep her ranch from falling into the hands of the villain, who wants either her or her ranch (or, preferably, both).

Who’s in it. Look-Out Sister stars Louis Jordan as Louis Jordan, Suzette Harbin as Betty Scott, Monte Hawley as Mack Gordon and Bob Scott as Bob, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Look-Out Sister has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Look-Out Sister page.

If you liked it. Fans of Look-Out Sister tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Look-Out Sister (1947)?
In US, Look-Out Sister is available to stream on FlixFling and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Look-Out Sister worth watching?
Look-Out Sister holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Look-Out Sister?
Look-Out Sister stars Louis Jordan, Suzette Harbin, Monte Hawley, Bob Scott and Glen Allen.
When was Look-Out Sister released?
Look-Out Sister was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.