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.

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Nelson B. Bell Washington Post Apr 6, 2026

King Vidor did a handsome job of directing.

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Citizen Staff Ottawa Citizen Apr 6, 2026

The whole play is exceedingly well done under the direction of King Vidor.

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Republic Staff Arizona Republic Apr 6, 2026

"The Patsy" is perfect entertainment.

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SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald Apr 6, 2026

The petty bickerings of the middle-class family to which Patricia belongs are really very amusing.

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SF Chronicle Staff San Francisco Chronicle Apr 6, 2026

If it is not new in theme, it is very well done -- by far the best of Marion's pictures.

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Gazette Staff Montreal Gazette Apr 6, 2026

Opportunity is given to Miss Davies to demonstrate her talent for mimicry, and she does three excellent imitations... An excellent performance is also given by Marie Dressler in the part of the domineering mother.

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K.T. Knoblock Times-Picayune Apr 6, 2026

Miss Davis is excellent and she has, in addition to a great director, a great supporting cast.

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Baltimore Sun Staff Baltimore Sun Apr 6, 2026

It's a shame the rest of the picture doesn't maintain the high standard of the opening episodes. Not that it all isn't good; but the first three are better.

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Martin Dickstein Brooklyn Daily Eagle Apr 6, 2026

"The Patsy" is something you ought to see.

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Mabel Gouldy Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Apr 6, 2026

As light comedy "The Patsy" has its moments of real humor, although there are spots where the action is jerky and the comedy is a little too stilted.

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Irene Thirer New York Daily News Apr 6, 2026

Without a doubt, this is her best performance to date. Marion makes you giggle six times to the minute.

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W. Ward Marsh Cleveland Plain Dealer Apr 3, 2026

"The Patsy" in films is broader fun the stage play was. It is only fairly good, average entertainment.

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Mae Tinée Chicago Tribune Apr 3, 2026

Miss Davis is supported by a knowing cast and she brought herself three expects in her director, photographer and subtitler.

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William R. Breyer Atlanta Journal-Constitution Apr 3, 2026

It's a good movie. It is entirely clean, there is not an objectionable line or scene in it, and it's good fun all the way through.

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Robyn Karney Radio Times Apr 2, 2026 3/5

Adapted from a play, King Vidor's silent retains some of the dialogue in the intertitles and showcases the not inconsiderable comedic talents of Marion Davies.

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Mordaunt Hall New York Times Apr 1, 2026

This picture is just the sort of diversion for a rainy afternoon.

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Variety Staff Variety Apr 1, 2026

Barry Conners’ stage play has been converted with liberal licenses into a dandy laugh picture. Marion Davies does some really great comedy work.

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Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Apr 1, 2026

The search for a suitor-friendly personality is a descent into lunacy, many a proverb is mangled in gags so ebullient that the heroine's daffy lilt can practically be heard behind the title cards.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Apr 1, 2026 3.5/4

[Marion Davies] performs the role with a pent-up gusto, never missing a trick or a moment to shine.

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