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Still from The Devil Is a Sissy — The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) — W.S. Van DykePhotographed by Harold Rosson and George Schneiderman

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W.S. Van Dyke

The Devil Is a Sissy

English / 1936 / 1h 32m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.33/5·450 ratings·150 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.

Included in
August 2023
Position 16
Included in
Rowland Brown’s 1930s Underworld
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorW.S. Van Dyke

WriterJohn Lee Mahin, Richard Schayer

CinematographerHarold Rosson, George Schneiderman

ComposerHerbert Stothart

ProducerFrank Davis

Cast

Freddie Bartholomewas Claude Pierce

Jackie Cooperas 'Buck' Murphy

Mickey Rooneyas 'Gig' Stevens

Ian Hunteras Jay Pierce

Peggy Conklinas Rose Hawley

Katharine Alexanderas Hilda Pierce

Gene Lockhartas Mr. Jim Murphy

Kathleen Lockhartas Mrs. Murphy

Grant Mitchellas Paul Krumpp

George Davisas Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)

Jonathan Haleas Judge Holmes

Etienne Girardotas Principal

Sherwood Baileyas 'Bugs'

Buster Slavenas 'Six-Toes'

Harold Huberas Willie

Stanley Fieldsas Joe

Frank Pugliaas 'Grandma'

Etta McDanielas Molly

Stanley Andrewsas Doctor

Don Brodieas Hilda's Chauffeur

The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) | Criteria