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My Sister Eileen

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Two small-town sisters -- an aspiring writer, Ruth (Betty Garrett), and a would-be actress, Eileen (Janet Leigh) -- move to New York City. They find lodging in a shabby apartment and struggle to locate promising gigs. Ruth eventually meets magazine editor Bob Baker (Jack Lemmon), who tells her to write about her life experiences rather than fiction. As it turns out, Eileen's life, with her various romantic encounters, is far more interesting, so Ruth steals the stories for herself.
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Brigid Murnaghan Village Voice 05/10/2022
This is the fourth major stage or screen production of Eileen, and maybe if we're all very good it'll be the last. Go to Full Review Derek Prouse Sight & Sound 03/18/2020
Janet Leigh makes an unaffected Eileen, but Jack Lemmon can find little to do with his improbable role of confidence restorer to a loveless lady writer. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/10/2021
3/4
Betty Garrett snags one of her best roles, while future Bewitched co-star Dick York (here billed as Richard York) steals scenes. Go to Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension 01/06/2021
A few clicks in another direction and this movie is a feminist social issue drama. Still, the acting, singing, dancing and technical presentation of all of the above are spot on and delightful. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/12/2005
B-
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 02/26/2005
2.5/4
...a breezy, lightweight musical... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jose B Feb 17 Columbia Studios (now Sony) never was good at Musicals and this film, even with Bob Foss Choreography, is watchable but nothing more. Jack Lemmon looks like he was waiting for Billy Wilder "Redemption". Scope, Colors and cheesy songs.. Spend your evening with MGM Musicals if you are into.. Going Musical. See more S R @ScottR 01/28/2024 A ridiculous and fun NYC musical about two young girls coming to seek success. Some bizarre choreography to boot. I did laugh a bit though for the sheer silliness. Saw on TCM. See more Steve D 06/30/2023 Not as good as the original and the music sucks but it is still a lot of fun. See more 08/11/2017 Delightful musical choreographed by Bob Fosse and adapted from Ruth Sherwood's stories; Betty Garrett is wonderful as always, and it's a pleasure to see both Janet Leigh and Jack Lemmon singing and dancing. Fosse and Tommy Rall in the competition dance, and "Give Me A Band And My Baby" are the standout musical numbers. See more 06/02/2013 apparently almost everything look right here and i love the scenes when the dynamit explode, too funny =)) See more 08/21/2012 A cute little musical. See more Read all reviews
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Richard Quine

Director

Janet Leigh

Eileen Sherwood

Jack Lemmon

Robert "Bob" Baker

Betty Garrett

Ruth Sherwood

Bob Fosse

Frank Lippincott

Kurt Kasznar

"Papa" Appopolous

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Synopsis Two small-town sisters -- an aspiring writer, Ruth (Betty Garrett), and a would-be actress, Eileen (Janet Leigh) -- move to New York City. They find lodging in a shabby apartment and struggle to locate promising gigs. Ruth eventually meets magazine editor Bob Baker (Jack Lemmon), who tells her to write about her life experiences rather than fiction. As it turns out, Eileen's life, with her various romantic encounters, is far more interesting, so Ruth steals the stories for herself.
Director
Richard Quine
Producer
Fred Kohlmar
Screenwriter
Blake Edwards, Richard Quine
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 22, 1955, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 2, 2010
Runtime
1h 48m
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