The Patsy

Name: The Patsy
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1928
Rating: 66.83333333333334
Cast: Marion Davies, Orville Caldwell, Marie Dressler, Lawrence Gray, Dell Henderson

1928·Movie

1h 18min

Ratings

66/100

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7.4

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About

An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.

DNA

Genres: Slapstick Comedy Silent Film
Mood: WhimsicalPlayfulFunnyLight-HeartedAbsurd
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
Coming Of AgeIdentity CrisisSelf-Discovery Journey
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Social ClimbingMistaken IdentityShowbiz AspirationsSlapstick Situations
Pacing: SnappyFast-Paced
Narrative: Episodic Structure
Dialog: Physical Comedy
Character Types: Comic ReliefEverymanUnderdog
Humor: Slapstick
Time: 1920s
Place: Urban CityscapeTheater
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImageryBlack And White CinematographyFirst-Person Perspective
Costume and Set: Extravagant WardrobesPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

King Vidor, John F. Seitz

Produced by:

Marion Davies, King Vidor, William Randolph Hearst

Composed by:

Vivek Maddala

Cast

Marion Davies

Patricia Harrington

Orville Caldwell

Tony Anderson

Marie Dressler

Ma Harrington

Lawrence Gray

Billy Caldwell

Dell Henderson

Pa Harrington

Jane Winton

Grace Harrington

William H. O'Brien

Waiter (uncredited)

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