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Polly Put the Kettle On (1917)

1917-01-01 · 50m · EN
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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.

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Douglas GerrardDirectorElizabeth Chandler HendrixWriter

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Douglas GerrardDouglas GerrardChester CreiggThomas JeffersonThomas JeffersonMr. VanceRuth CliffordRuth CliffordPolly VanceMartha MattoxMartha MattoxMiss Johanna WebbLina BasquetteLina BasquetteNellie VanceMarvel SpencerMarvel SpencerMyra VanceZoe RaeZoe RaeSusie Vance

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What is Polly Put the Kettle On 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.

How long is Polly Put the Kettle On?

Polly Put the Kettle On has a runtime of 50 minutes.