THE PATSY
Starring Marion Davies, Marie Dressler, Del Henderson and Jane Winton
MOTION PICTURE MAGAZINE
June 1928

After two or three reels of this one, the director tossed away his script - maybe his megaphone, too - and turned the picture over to Marion Davies. Which was a very smart thing to do, for when Marion cuts loose with clowning, the result is that sort of comedy which reflects its results in crowded theaters. You'll want to see this one if for no other reason than to watch the impish star give her impressions of three lovely ladies who take themselves quite seriously. Mesdames the Princesses Mdiviani (Mae Murray and Pola Negri) and Miss Lillian Gish are mimicked in a manner to bring tears of merriment to the eyes of a cigar-store Indian. I tremble to think of the effect on ordinary mortals endowed with a sense of humor even approaching that with which Miss Davies is obviously blessed. As to the story, Marion is Patricia Harrington, called Patsy. An appropriate name, because her one friend in the family is her down-trod dad, Dell Henderson. The mother role is in the capable hands of Marie Dressler, while that minx Jane Winton is the favorite daughter. This pair rules the roost until Pa revolts and lends Patsy a helping hand in the wooing of Orville Caldwell.


THE PATSY
Starring Marion Davies, Marie Dressler, Del Henderson and Jane Winton
PHOTOPLAY
May 1928

We doubt is Barry Conner's comedy would have made such a delightful picture but for the magic touch of Agnes Christine Johnston in the adaptation; the fine balance of comedy and drama by Director King Vidor; and the exquisite portrayal of Patsy by Marion Davies. Marion's impersonations of Pola Negri, Lillian Gish and Mae Murray are captivating. An "ugly duckling" story, but clean and amusing.


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