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Which comedies did King Vidor make with Marion Davies in 1928?

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In 1928, director King Vidor directed Marion Davies in two notable comedies:

  • The Patsy: A silent film in which Davies portrays a misfit socialite who falls in love with her sister’s boyfriend, featuring a scene where she imitates several prominent Hollywood stars.1
  • Show People: A film that serves as a thinly disguised account of the rise to stardom of Gloria Swanson.1