Polly of the Circus (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1917, Polly of the Circus is a drama film directed by Edwin L. Hollywood, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. When circus aerialist Polly Fisher is injured, she is taken to the nearby home of minister John Hartley. The two fall in love and marry secretly. But when the news leaks out, the minister loses his pastorate over disdain by the parishioners for Polly's background as a performer. Polly must decide whether to stay with the man she loves or leave him for the good of his calling.
Who’s in it. Polly of the Circus stars Mae Marsh as Polly, Vernon Steele as John Douglas the Minister, Harry La Pearl as Toby the Clown and Wellington A. Playter as Big Jim, Boss Canvasman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Polly of the Circus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polly of the Circus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polly of the Circus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polly of the Circus (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Polly of the Circus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Polly of the Circus worth watching?
- Polly of the Circus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Polly of the Circus?
- Polly of the Circus stars Mae Marsh, Vernon Steele, Harry La Pearl, Wellington A. Playter and George S. Trimble.
- When was Polly of the Circus released?
- Polly of the Circus was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.