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Sob Sister

NR19311h 7mAlfred Santell
IMDb 6.3

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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.

Romance
Based On Novel Or BookJournalismRomanceBlack And White1930s

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What is Sob Sister (1931) 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.

Who stars in Sob Sister?

Sob Sister stars James Dunn (Garry Webster), Linda Watkins (Jane Ray), Minna Gombell (Vonnie), Howard Phillips (Ned Smith), George E. Stone (Johnnie the Sheik). The film was directed by Alfred Santell.

How long is Sob Sister?

Sob Sister has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1931. It is rated NR.

Is Sob Sister worth watching?

Sob Sister holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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