Polly of the Circus(1932)
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Polly of the Circus Synopsis
When Polly Fisher, a circus aerialist, is hurt while performing, she is taken to the house of a nearby minister, John Hartley. As she recuperates, they fall in love with each other and secretly marry. But when the truth leaks out , John's congregation rebels at having a circus woman as their minister's wife, and he is fired. Polly decides to leave John in hopes of giving back to him the calling that means so much to him. But fate steps in and rearranges all plans.
Polly of the Circus (1932) is a comedy and drama film directed by Alfred Santell, released on February 27, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Marion Davies, Clark Gable, C. Aubrey Smith and Raymond Hatton. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Santell
- Writers:
- Carey Wilson, Margaret Mayo, Margaret Mayo
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Polly of the Circus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marion Davies
as Polly Fisher
Clark Gable
as John Hartley
C. Aubrey Smith
as James Northcott
Raymond Hatton
as Downey
David Landau
as Beef
Ruth Selwyn
as Mitzi
Maude Eburne
as Mrs. Jennings
'Little Billy' Rhodes
as Half-Pint
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Eric
Clark Marshall
as Don
Lillian Elliott
as Mrs. McNamara
Ray Milland
as Church Usher (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Santell, written by Carey Wilson, Margaret Mayo and Margaret Mayo.
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Polly of the Circus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 11 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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Polly of the Circus (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Polly of the Circus?
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The main cast of Polly of the Circus (1932) includes Marion Davies, Clark Gable, C. Aubrey Smith, Raymond Hatton and David Landau. The film was directed by Alfred Santell. 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 February 27, 1932 and runs for 1h 9m.
Is Polly of the Circus worth watching?
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Polly of the Circus (1932) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.