Afternoon at the Bijou: “My Sister Eileen”

“My Sister Eileen” (Comedy—1942) Sisters Ruth (Rosalind Russell) and Eileen (Janet Blair) Sherwood move from Ohio to New York in the hopes of building their careers. Ruth wants to get a job as a writer, while Eileen hopes to succeed on the stage. The two end up living in a dismal basement apartment in Greenwich Village, where a parade of odd characters are constantly breezing in and out. The women also meet up with magazine editor Bob Baker, who takes a personal interest in helping both with their career plans. (96 minutes)