The Patsy

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?

Directed by King Vidor

Produced by Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

192878 min6.7 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era comedy about an awkward younger sister's misguided romantic pursuit, built on physical comedy and the charm of unrequited longing.

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

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