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The Gay Sisters

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Orphaned by the death of their father in World War I, three wealthy sisters -- Fiona (Barbara Stanwyck), Evelyn (Geraldine Fitzgerald) and Susanna (Nancy Coleman) -- band together to defend their ownership of the family property. But as their riches dwindle, Susanna marries a real estate developer (George Brent) so that she can qualify for a separate family inheritance. However, she soon learns that her hubby is only after her property, and she eventually squares off against him in court.

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Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial The Gay Sisters is a great and interesting movie that gets its mise-en-scène right. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 17, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Would be really good if Barbara's character didn't blame herself for, and end up with her rapist. Oh and her sisters find the rape hilarious... Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/26/23 Full Review Audience Member A little short of mediocre. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review ashley h The Gay Sisters is an amazing film. It is about three wealthy sisters who become orphans when their father dies in France. Barbara Stanwyck and Geraldine Fitzgerald give fantastic performances. The screenplay is well written. Irving Rapper did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and romance. The Gay Sisters is a must see. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Classic Barbara Stanwyck as a strong willed woman. Well not her best or strongest role it's a good drama of three orphan sisters and their complicated life as adults. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member even 4 1942 this pic is a total title misnomer as this is really bummer theater-a grim melodrama. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Orphaned by the death of their father in World War I, three wealthy sisters -- Fiona (Barbara Stanwyck), Evelyn (Geraldine Fitzgerald) and Susanna (Nancy Coleman) -- band together to defend their ownership of the family property. But as their riches dwindle, Susanna marries a real estate developer (George Brent) so that she can qualify for a separate family inheritance. However, she soon learns that her hubby is only after her property, and she eventually squares off against him in court.
Director
Irving Rapper
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 48m