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6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19201h 0mUnited States of America

Polly with a Past

Synopsis

Polly Shannon takes a job as a maid to earn money to go to Paris and study opera. She becomes embroiled in a scheme by her two employers to help their friend in the love of a woman who does not fancy him: She will pretend to be interested in their friend instead. The film has been lost.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 29, 1920

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Leander De Cordova
Screenplay & Story
George Middleton, June Mathis, Guy Bolton, Arthur J. Zellner
Original Title
Polly with a Past
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Metro Pictures Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Leander De Cordova

Screenplay & Story

George Middleton, June Mathis, Guy Bolton, Arthur J. Zellner

Producers

Maxwell Karger

Department Leadership Roster

Leander De Cordova

Director

Maxwell Karger

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Polly with a Past.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Polly with a Past

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Polly with a Past about?

Polly Shannon takes a job as a maid to earn money to go to Paris and study opera. She becomes embroiled in a scheme by her two employers to help their friend in the love of a woman who does not fancy him: She will pretend to be interested in their friend instead. The film has been lost.

Who directed Polly with a Past?

Polly with a Past was directed by Leander De Cordova.

Who stars in Polly with a Past?

The principal cast of Polly with a Past includes Ina Clare, Ralph Graves, Marie Wainwright, Harry Benham, Clifton Webb.

When was Polly with a Past released and how long is it?

Polly with a Past was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.