Sis Hopkins (1919 film)

Sis Hopkins is a 1919 comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Mabel Normand. The supporting cast features John Bowers and Sam De Grasse. The plot involves an unsophisticated and eccentric country girl who comes to the city to stay with wealthy relatives. Initially they underestimate her because she behaves so differently.

Sis Hopkins
1919 magazine advertisement
Directed by	Clarence G. Badger
Starring	Mabel Normand
Distributed by	Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Release date	March 2, 1919 (1919-03-02)
Running time	50 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent

Based on a play made famous by Rose Melville, the film was released by the Goldwyn Pictures Corporation on March 2, 1919 with a running time of 50 minutes. It is not known whether the film currently survives, and it may be a lost film. It was subsequently remade in 1941 under the same title with hillbilly comedian Judy Canova playing Normand's role.

Cast

Mabel Normand ... Sis Hopkins
John Bowers ... Ridy Scarboro
Sam De Grasse ... Vibert
Thomas Jefferson ... Pa Hopkins
Nick Cogley ... Ridy's Father
Eugenie Forde ... Miss Peckover

External links

Rose Melville, the original Sis Hopkins in the play.

• Sis Hopkins in the Internet Movie Database
• Sis Hopkins in Turner Classic Movies
• Sis Hopkins at Answers.com
• Sis Hopkins at Listal.com