Polly of the Circus(1917)
Polly of the Circus Synopsis
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.
Polly of the Circus (1917) is a drama film directed by Edwin L. Hollywood, released on September 8, 1917 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Mae Marsh, Vernon Steele, Harry La Pearl and Wellington A. Playter. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Edwin L. Hollywood
- Writers:
- Adrian Gil-Spear, Emmett C. Hall, Margaret Mayo
- Production:
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
- Budget:
- $250,000
- Status:
- Released
Polly of the Circus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mae Marsh
as Polly
Vernon Steele
as John Douglas the Minister
- Harry La Pearl
Harry La Pearl
as Toby the Clown
Wellington A. Playter
as Big Jim, Boss Canvasman
George S. Trimble
as Barker and owner of the show
Lucille La Verne
as Mandy
- Dick Lee
Dick Lee
as Hasty, her lesser half
Charles Riegel
as Deacon Strong
- Lucille Southerwaite
Lucille Southerwaite
as The Deacon's Daughter
- Jack B. Hollis
Jack B. Hollis
as Deacon Elverson
Key crew
Directed by Edwin L. Hollywood, written by Adrian Gil-Spear, Emmett C. Hall and Margaret Mayo.
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Polly of the Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Polly of the Circus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Polly of the Circus online?
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Who stars in Polly of the Circus?
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The main cast of Polly of the Circus (1917) includes Mae Marsh, Vernon Steele, Harry La Pearl, Wellington A. Playter and George S. Trimble. The film was directed by Edwin L. Hollywood. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Polly of the Circus released?
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Polly of the Circus was released on September 8, 1917 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Polly of the Circus worth watching?
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Polly of the Circus (1917) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.