The Patsy(1928)
If you were the little "Patsy" of the family, with your good looking sister getting all the breaks, what would you do about it?
The Patsy Synopsis
An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.
The Patsy (1928) is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by King Vidor, released on April 22, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Marion Davies, Orville Caldwell, Marie Dressler and Lawrence Gray. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- King Vidor
- Writers:
- Barry Conners, Agnes Christine Johnston, Barry Conners
- Producers:
- Marion Davies, King Vidor, William Randolph Hearst
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Composer:
- Vivek Maddala
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $272,000
- Status:
- Released
The Patsy (1928) Trailer
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The Patsy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Davies
as Patricia Harrington
Orville Caldwell
as Tony Anderson
Marie Dressler
as Ma Harrington
Lawrence Gray
as Billy Caldwell
Dell Henderson
as Pa Harrington
Jane Winton
as Grace Harrington
William H. O'Brien
as Waiter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by King Vidor, written by Barry Conners, Agnes Christine Johnston and Barry Conners, produced by Marion Davies, King Vidor and William Randolph Hearst.
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The Patsy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Patsy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Patsy online?
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The Patsy (1928) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Patsy?
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The main cast of The Patsy (1928) includes Marion Davies, Orville Caldwell, Marie Dressler, Lawrence Gray and Dell Henderson. The film was directed by King Vidor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Patsy released?
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The Patsy was released on April 22, 1928 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Patsy worth watching?
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The Patsy (1928) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Patsy?
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Yes. The official The Patsy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.