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The Patsy

The Patsy

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 22, 1928

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Comedy, Romance, Drama

User Score

68%

Original Title

The Patsy

Production Companies

Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Director

King Vidor

Description

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.