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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Patsy violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Patsy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Patsy easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does The Patsy end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Patsy sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity16

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise85

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Patsy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Patsy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Patsy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Patsy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Patsy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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