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Polly of the Circus (1917)

1917-09-08 · 1h 20m · EN
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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.

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Charles HoranDirectorAdrian Gil-SpearWriterEdwin L. HollywoodDirectorEmmett C. HallWriter
Budget
$250K

Top billed cast

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Mae MarshMae MarshPollyVernon SteeleVernon SteeleJohn Douglas the MinisterHarry La PearlHarry La PearlToby the ClownWellington A. PlayterWellington A. PlayterBig Jim, Boss CanvasmanGeorge S. TrimbleGeorge S. TrimbleBarker and owner of the showLucille La VerneLucille La VerneMandyDick LeeDick LeeHasty, her lesser halfCharles RiegelCharles RiegelDeacon StrongLucille SoutherwaiteLucille SoutherwaiteThe Deacon's DaughterJack B. HollisJack B. HollisDeacon Elverson

Keywords

Partially lost film

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPartially Lost FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference665819 · 479753Actor preference666073 · 323611 · 141599

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What is Polly of the Circus 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.

How long is Polly of the Circus?

Polly of the Circus has a runtime of 80 minutes.