The Patsy (1928) at the Woman's Club of Redondo Beach, with live piano by Cliff Retallick

Name: The Patsy (1928) at the Woman's Club of Redondo Beach, with live piano by Cliff Retallick
Start: 2024-05-25T19:30:00-07:00
Location: Woman's Club of Redondo Beach

Schedule

Sat May 25 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Woman's Club of Redondo Beach | Redondo Beach, CA

Marion Davies delivers a tearfully funny performance in her first collaboration with director King Vidor, The Patsy (1928), costarring the equally brilliant Marie Dressler.
William Randolph Hearst may have wanted her to act in dramas, but we are fortunate that Marion Davies went against his wishes, teaming with King Vidor to create this unforgettable comedic masterpiece. Davies reinvented herself as the first "screwball" comedian with this film.
Sharing the spotlight in The Patsy is the formidable Marie Dressler, a force to be reckoned with in every scene. Portraying the mother of Davies' character, Dressler's comedic and dramatic timing foreshadows the greatness she would later be known for in talkies.
King Vidor, known for directing dramatic classics like The Big Parade (1925) and The Crowd (1928), proved his versatility by crafting a film that can be compared to the works of comedy legends such as Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd. The physical comedy in The Patsy is pure gold, a testament to King Vidor’s impeccable direction and the perfect synergy of the cast. The Patsy stands as one of the wittiest, craziest, and quirkiest films of its time.
Don't miss the chance to witness this unforgettable silent film experience. Coming Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. to the Woman's Club of Redondo Beach!