Sob Sister (1931)
Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed by the sordidness of her latest assignment, the investigation of a young woman's murder by her husband. Despite her growing distaste for her profession, Jane gets her story and, with typical ingenuity, frustrates her competitors' attempts to follow her lead.
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James DunnGarry Webster
Linda WatkinsJane Ray
Howard PhillipsNed Smith
Minna GombellVonnieHoward PhilipsNed Smith
George E. StoneJohnnie the Sheik
Molly O'DayDaisy
Edward DillonPatGeorge ByronDutchLex LindsaySlim
Harold WaldridgeJohnny
Neal BurnsFreddieKeywords
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What is Sob Sister about?
Jane Ray, a very clever reporter of crimes of passion, or "sob sister," for a New York tabloid, begins to feel depressed by the sordidness of her latest assignment, the investigation of a young woman's murder by her husband. Despite her growing distaste for her profession, Jane gets her story and, with typical ingenuity, frustrates her competitors' attempts to follow her lead.
How long is Sob Sister?
Sob Sister has a runtime of 67 minutes.