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The Patsy

Play trailer Poster for The Patsy 1928,  1h 4m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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100% Tomatometer 20 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Jealous that her older sister, Grace (Jane Winton), has landed handsome and successful Tony Anderson (Orville Caldwell), Patricia Harrington (Marion Davies) launches an elaborate charm offensive to win his heart. Patricia shrugs off her diffidence and, in the hope that Tony will be drawn to her new persona, tries to carry herself with the self-confidence of the era's silent film stars. When this doesn't have the desired effect, Patricia takes things a step further.
The Patsy

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Critics Consensus

Highlighted by Marion Davies' lively and skillful performance, The Patsy plays as an engagingly light and handsomely directed domestic comedy.

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Nelson B. Bell Washington Post Apr 6, 2026
King Vidor did a handsome job of directing. Go to Full Review
Republic Staff Arizona Republic Apr 6, 2026
"The Patsy" is perfect entertainment. Go to Full Review
SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald Apr 6, 2026
The petty bickerings of the middle-class family to which Patricia belongs are really very amusing. Go to Full Review
Photoplay Staff Photoplay Apr 6, 2026
Marion's impersonations of Pola Negri, Lillian Gish and Mae Murray are captivating. An "ugly ducking" story, but clean and amusing. Go to Full Review
Citizen Staff Ottawa Citizen Apr 6, 2026
The whole play is exceedingly well done under the direction of King Vidor. Go to Full Review
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King Vidor

Director

Marion Davies

Patricia Harrington

Orville Caldwell

Tony Anderson

Marie Dressler

Ma Harrington

Dell Henderson

Pa Harrington

Lawrence Gray

Billy Caldwell

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The Patsy

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Synopsis Jealous that her older sister, Grace (Jane Winton), has landed handsome and successful Tony Anderson (Orville Caldwell), Patricia Harrington (Marion Davies) launches an elaborate charm offensive to win his heart. Patricia shrugs off her diffidence and, in the hope that Tony will be drawn to her new persona, tries to carry herself with the self-confidence of the era's silent film stars. When this doesn't have the desired effect, Patricia takes things a step further.
Director
King Vidor
Producer
King Vidor, Marion Davies, William Randolph Hearst
Screenwriter
Barry Conners, Ralph Spence, Agnes Christine Johnston
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
Genre
Comedy
Runtime
1h 4m
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