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The Patsy (1928)

Genre : Comedy, Drama, Romance

Runtime : 1H 42M

Director : King Vidor

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Marion Davies
Marion Davies
Patricia Harrington
Orville Caldwell
Orville Caldwell
Tony Anderson
Marie Dressler
Marie Dressler
Ma Harrington
Lawrence Gray
Lawrence Gray
Billy Caldwell
Dell Henderson
Dell Henderson
Pa Harrington
Jane Winton
Jane Winton
Grace Harrington
William H. O'Brien
William H. O'Brien
Waiter (uncredited)

Crews

King Vidor
King Vidor
Director
Barry Conners
Barry Conners
Theatre Play
Agnes Christine Johnston
Agnes Christine Johnston
Adaptation
Marion Davies
Marion Davies
Producer
William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Producer
King Vidor
King Vidor
Producer
Vivek Maddala
Vivek Maddala
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Cedric Gibbons
Cedric Gibbons
Art Direction
Gilbert Clark
Gilbert Clark
Costume Design
Barry Conners
Barry Conners
Story

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The Patsy (1928)

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