

Pollyanna
Synopsis
When Pollyanna is orphaned, she's sent to live with her crotchety Aunt Polly. Pollyanna discovers that many of the people in her aunt's New England hometown are as ill-tempered as her aunt. But Pollyanna's incurable optimism - exemplified by her "glad game", in which she looks for the bright side of every situation - brings a change to the staid old community.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mary Pickford
Pollyanna Whittier
Katherine Griffith
Aunt Polly Harrington
Howard Ralston
Jimmy Bean
Helen Jerome Eddy
Nancy Thing
George Berrell
Old Tom
William Courtleigh
John Pendleton
Herbert Prior
Dr. Tom Chilton
Wharton James
Rev. John Whittier
Doc Crane
Bit Role (uncredited)
Joan Marsh
Bit Role (uncredited)
Frederick Peters
Bit Role (uncredited)
Gordon Sackville
Bit Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Title
- Pollyanna
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Mary Pickford Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Powell
Frances Marion, Eleanor H. Porter
Charles Rosher
Paul Powell, Mary Pickford
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Powell
Director
Paul Powell
Producer
Mary Pickford
Producer
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollyanna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pollyanna about?
When Pollyanna is orphaned, she's sent to live with her crotchety Aunt Polly. Pollyanna discovers that many of the people in her aunt's New England hometown are as ill-tempered as her aunt. But Pollyanna's incurable optimism - exemplified by her "glad game", in which she looks for the bright side of every situation - brings a change to the staid old community.
Who directed Pollyanna?
Pollyanna was directed by Paul Powell.
Who stars in Pollyanna?
The principal cast of Pollyanna includes Mary Pickford, Katherine Griffith, Howard Ralston, Helen Jerome Eddy, George Berrell.
When was Pollyanna released and how long is it?
Pollyanna was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 58m.
Is Pollyanna based on a book or true story?
Pollyanna is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor H. Porter".




















