The Devil Is a Sissy
1936, English. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Greatest Human Drama
A well-bred young English lad living in lower Manhattan tries to gain acceptance from his not-so-well-bred peers at school.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- Freddie BartholomewClaude Pierce
- Jackie Cooper'Buck' Murphy
- Mickey Rooney'Gig' Stevens
- Ian HunterJay Pierce
- Peggy ConklinRose Hawley
- Katharine AlexanderHilda Pierce
- Gene LockhartMr. Jim Murphy
- Kathleen LockhartMrs. Murphy
- Grant MitchellPaul Krumpp
- George DavisCharlie - the Diner Owner (uncredited)
- Jonathan HaleJudge Holmes
- Etienne GirardotPrincipal
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Lee Mahin, Richard Schayer, Rowland Brown
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The Devil Is a Sissy: quick answers
Is The Devil Is a Sissy worth watching?
The Devil Is a Sissy doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Devil Is a Sissy?
The Devil Is a Sissy runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Devil Is a Sissy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Devil Is a Sissy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Devil Is a Sissy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Devil Is a Sissy is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Devil Is a Sissy on?
The Devil Is a Sissy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Devil Is a Sissy?
If you liked The Devil Is a Sissy, try It Runs in the Family, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Nothing in Common.
Who directed The Devil Is a Sissy?
The Devil Is a Sissy (1936) was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and stars Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie Cooper, Mickey Rooney.