The Sex Life of the Polyp
Synopsis
Dr. Benchley is addressing the Ladies Club on the subject of the reproductive habits of the polyp, a small aquatic organism. Although he is not able to display his live specimens, he has prepared a series of pictures of his subjects. He explains that the subject is made more complicated by the fact that polyps are able to change their sex from time to time. Then he presents some of the pictures of his specimens and the experiments that he has done with them.
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July 25, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Chalmers
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Benchley
- Original Title
- The Sex Life of the Polyp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Chalmers
Robert Benchley
Thomas Chalmers
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Chalmers
Director
Thomas Chalmers
Producer
Robert Benchley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Sex Life of the Polyp about?
Dr. Benchley is addressing the Ladies Club on the subject of the reproductive habits of the polyp, a small aquatic organism. Although he is not able to display his live specimens, he has prepared a series of pictures of his subjects. He explains that the subject is made more complicated by the fact that polyps are able to change their sex from time to time. Then he presents some of the pictures of his specimens and the experiments that he has done with them.
Who directed The Sex Life of the Polyp?
The Sex Life of the Polyp was directed by Thomas Chalmers.
Who stars in The Sex Life of the Polyp?
The principal cast of The Sex Life of the Polyp includes Robert Benchley.
When was The Sex Life of the Polyp released and how long is it?
The Sex Life of the Polyp was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sex Life of the Polyp?
The Sex Life of the Polyp holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).