The Patsy

The Patsy

102 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | April 22, 1928

Jealous that her older sister Grace has landed handsome and successful Tony Anderson, Patricia Harrington 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

102 mins | Drama, Comedy, Romance | April 22, 1928

The Patsy
Jealous that her older sister Grace has landed handsome and successful Tony Anderson, Patricia Harrington 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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Cosmopolitan Productions
Original title The Patsy
Directors King Vidor
Writers Agnes Christine Johnston, Barry Conners

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)