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.
Top Cast
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Mae Marsh
Polly
Vernon Steele
John Douglas the Minister
Harry La Pearl
Toby the Clown
Wellington A. Playter
Big Jim, Boss Canvasman
George S. Trimble
Barker and owner of the show
Lucille La Verne
Mandy
Dick Lee
Hasty, her lesser half
Charles Riegel
Deacon Strong
Lucille Southerwaite
The Deacon's Daughter
Jack B. Hollis
Deacon Elverson
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Hollywood, Charles Horan
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Gil-Spear, Emmett C. Hall, Margaret Mayo
- Original Title
- Polly of the Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Hollywood, Charles Horan
Adrian Gil-Spear, Emmett C. Hall, Margaret Mayo
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Hollywood
Director
Charles Horan
Director
Adrian Gil-Spear
Writer
Emmett C. Hall
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polly of the Circus
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What is Polly of the Circus about?
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.
Who directed Polly of the Circus?
Polly of the Circus was directed by Edwin L. Hollywood, Charles Horan.
Who stars in Polly of the Circus?
The principal cast of Polly of the Circus includes Mae Marsh, Vernon Steele, Harry La Pearl, Wellington A. Playter, George S. Trimble.
When was Polly of the Circus released and how long is it?
Polly of the Circus was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.