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Sob Sister

October 25, 1931 1h 7m

Originally released in 1931. Sob Sister is a romance film. directed by Alfred Santell. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring James Dunn, Linda Watkins, and Minna Gombell

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 25, 1931 94 years ago
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Runtime 1h 7m 67 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fox Film Corporation

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

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 wom...

Who directed Sob Sister?

Sob Sister was directed by Alfred Santell.

How long is Sob Sister?

Sob Sister has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).

When was Sob Sister released?

Sob Sister was released on October 25, 1931 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Sob Sister?

The main cast of Sob Sister includes James Dunn, Linda Watkins, Minna Gombell, Howard Phillips, George E. Stone.