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The Patsy (1928)

1928-04-22 · 1h 42m · EN
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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.

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Marion DaviesMarion DaviesPatricia HarringtonOrville CaldwellOrville CaldwellTony AndersonMarie DresslerMarie DresslerMa HarringtonLawrence GrayLawrence GrayBilly CaldwellDell HendersonDell HendersonPa HarringtonJane WintonJane WintonGrace HarringtonWilliam H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienWaiter (uncredited)

Keywords

Silent filmAwkwardYacht clubSpanish shawl

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinitySilent Film · Awkward · Yacht ClubMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomance · AwkwardDirector preference228038

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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.

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The Patsy has a runtime of 102 minutes.

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