Sis Hopkins (1941 film)

Sis Hopkins is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Judy Canova, Bob Crosby, Charles Butterworth, Jerry Colonna and Susan Hayward.^[1] It was produced and distributed by Republic Pictures, who made a number Canova films, and was released on April 12, 1941.^[2][3][4] Sis Hopkins was nominated for an Academy Award for Black-and-White Art Direction but that nomination was withdrawn by Republic Studios.^[5]

Sis Hopkins
Directed by	Joseph Santley
Screenplay by	Jack Townley Milt Gross Edward Eliscu
Story by	F. McGrew Willis
Produced by	Robert North
Starring	Judy Canova Bob Crosby Charles Butterworth Jerry Colonna Susan Hayward Katharine Alexander
Cinematography	Jack A. Marta
Edited by	Ernest J. Nims
Music by	Mort Glickman Walter Scharf
Production company	Republic Pictures
Distributed by	Republic Pictures
Release date	April 12, 1941 (1941-04-12)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

Sis Hopkins, an uncouth girl from the country, goes to live with her wealthy, self-made uncle and his snobbish wife and daughter. At first she finds everyone makes fun of her unsophisticated ways but gradually manages to win people over.

Cast

• Judy Canova as Sis Hopkins
• Bob Crosby as Jeff Farnsworth
• Charles Butterworth as Horace Hopkins
• Jerry Colonna as Professor
• Susan Hayward as Carol Hopkins
• Katharine Alexander as Clara Hopkins
• Elvia Allman as Ripple
• Carol Adams as Cynthia
• Lynn Merrick as Phyllis
• Mary Ainslee as Vera De Vere
• Charles Coleman as Butler
• Andrew Tombes as Mayor
• Charles Lane as Rollo
• Byron Foulger as Joe
• Betty Blythe as Mrs. Farnsworth
• Frank Darien as Jud
• Adrian Morris as Bodyguard