Polly Put the Kettle On (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film
Released in 1917, Polly Put the Kettle On is a drama film directed by Douglas Gerrard, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. To support her younger sisters, Polly Vance finds work as a live-in companion to the aging Johanna Webb. Johanna's nephew, Chester Creigg, quarrels with his aunt and severs relations with her, because of her cruel treatment of her new employee, after which Polly returns to her old home. Then, when a fire breaks out at Polly's house, Chester rushes over to save her sisters, but loses his eyesight during the rescue. Convalescing from his burns, Chester learns that Johanna has died and marvels at the similarity between her and the old housemaid who is now taking care of him.
Who’s in it. Polly Put the Kettle On stars Douglas Gerrard as Chester Creigg, Thomas Jefferson as Mr. Vance, Ruth Clifford as Polly Vance and Martha Mattox as Miss Johanna Webb, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polly Put the Kettle On page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polly Put the Kettle On tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polly Put the Kettle On (1917)?
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- Who stars in Polly Put the Kettle On?
- Polly Put the Kettle On stars Douglas Gerrard, Thomas Jefferson, Ruth Clifford, Martha Mattox and Lina Basquette.
- When was Polly Put the Kettle On released?
- Polly Put the Kettle On was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.