The Patsy
“If you were the little "Patsy" of the family, with your good looking sister getting all the breaks, what would you do about it?”
Synopsis
An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.
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The Patsy (1928)
Type: Clip • Published 2008-02-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$272K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Conners, Agnes Christine Johnston
- Original Score
- Vivek Maddala
- Original Title
- The Patsy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $272K
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Barry Conners, Agnes Christine Johnston
Vivek Maddala
John F. Seitz
Hugh Wynn
Marion Davies, King Vidor, William Randolph Hearst
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Vivek Maddala
Original Music Composer
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Marion Davies
Producer
King Vidor
Producer
Gilbert Clark
Costume Design
William Randolph Hearst
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Patsy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Patsy about?
An awkward teenager hopelessly in love with her older sister's boyfriend tries to make him notice her.
Who directed The Patsy?
The Patsy was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Patsy?
The principal cast of The Patsy includes Marion Davies, Orville Caldwell, Marie Dressler, Lawrence Gray, Dell Henderson.
When was The Patsy released and how long is it?
The Patsy was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Patsy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Patsy was composed by Vivek Maddala.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Patsy?
The Patsy holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).