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The Patsy
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The Patsy

1928-04-22 · 78 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Romance · Drama

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

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Directors
King Vidor
Production companies
Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 272,000

Top Cast

Marion DaviesMarion DaviesPatricia Harrington
Orville CaldwellOrville CaldwellTony Anderson
Marie DresslerMarie DresslerMa Harrington
Lawrence GrayLawrence GrayBilly Caldwell
Dell HendersonDell HendersonPa Harrington
Jane WintonJane WintonGrace Harrington
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienWaiter (uncredited)

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