The Devil Is a Sissy (1936)

Cast

• Freddie Bartholomew - Claude Pierce
• Jackie Cooper - 'Buck' Murphy
• Mickey Rooney - 'Gig' Stevens
• Ian Hunter - Jay Pierce
• Peggy Conklin - Rose Hawley
• Katharine Alexander - Hilda Pierce
• Gene Lockhart - Mr. Jim Murphy
• Kathleen Lockhart - Mrs. Murphy
• Grant Mitchell - Paul Krumpp
• George Davis - Charlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)

Screenplay

• John Lee Mahin (Screenplay)
• Richard Schayer (Screenplay)
• Rowland Brown (Story)

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation

Keywords

peer pressure, divorced parents, street kid, probation, assimilation, father son relationship, breaking and entering, school yard, urban neighborhood, courage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil Is a Sissy about?

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

Who directed The Devil Is a Sissy?

The Devil Is a Sissy was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.

Who stars in The Devil Is a Sissy?

The Devil Is a Sissy stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney, Ian Hunter, Peggy Conklin, Katharine Alexander.

How long is The Devil Is a Sissy?

The Devil Is a Sissy has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).

What genre is The Devil Is a Sissy?

The Devil Is a Sissy is a Comedy, Drama film.

Where was The Devil Is a Sissy produced?

The Devil Is a Sissy was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of The Devil Is a Sissy?

The themes of The Devil Is a Sissy include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.