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The Patsy (1928)

78 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   22 April 1928 (USA)
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Reviews: 17 user | 7 critic

Director:

King Vidor

Writers:

Barry Conners (story) (play), Agnes Christine Johnston, and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Marion Davies, Orville Caldwell and Marie Dressler
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Cast

Cast overview:
Marion Davies ...
Orville Caldwell Orville Caldwell ...
Tony Anderson
Marie Dressler ...
Ma Harrington
Lawrence Gray Lawrence Gray ...
Billy Caldwell
Dell Henderson Dell Henderson ...
Pa Harrington
Jane Winton Jane Winton ...
Grace Harrington
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Plot Keywords:

Sibling Rivalry | Yacht Club | Impersonation | Spanish Shawl | Etiquette  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ein Mädel mit Tempo See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:  | (TCM print)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

This was actually Marie Dressler's turnaround film. After having quite a slump in her career, Dressler was apparently having her last meal at a restaurant before killing herself when Allan Dwan, who was sitting at a nearby table, ended up offering her the role for King Vidor that night. The movie was a success, and Dressler's career skyrocketed again. See more »

Quotes

Patricia Harrington: [Persuading Billy to leave with Grace] You've got your honey - now buzz!
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Connections

Edited into "The American Experience: The Battle Over Citizen Kane (#8.7)" (1996) See more »