Miss Polly
“SHHHO! THERE'S SCANDAL A COOKIN'!”
Synopsis
A small-town spinster, who's a born romantic, takes on the strict members of the local "Purity League" by spilling a few of their well-kept secrets. Comedy.
Top Cast
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Zasu Pitts
Pandora Polly
Slim Summerville
Slim Wilkins
Kathleen Howard
Minerva Snodgrass
Brenda Forbes
Patsy
Elyse Knox
Barbara Snodgrass
Richard Clayton
Eddie
Dink Trout
Postman Wilbur Boggs
William Newell
Hubert - New Postman
Ferris Taylor
Mayor Walsh
Fern Emmett
Mrs. Frisbee
Vera Lewis
Elvira Pennywinkle
Sarah Edwards
Angie Turner
Virginia Sale
Orsina Wiggins
Walter Baldwin
Lem Wiggins
Mickey Daniels
Elmer, the Grocery Boy
George Pembroke
Town Constable
Syd Saylor
Drug Store Owner
Buster Brodie
Bald-Headed Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Conrad, Edward E. Seabrook
- Original Score
- Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Miss Polly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Guiol
Eugene Conrad, Edward E. Seabrook
Edward Ward
Robert Pittack
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Guiol
Director
Eugene Conrad
Screenplay
Edward E. Seabrook
Screenplay
Hal Roach
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Robert Pittack
Director of Photography
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Irene Saltern
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miss Polly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miss Polly about?
A small-town spinster, who's a born romantic, takes on the strict members of the local "Purity League" by spilling a few of their well-kept secrets. Comedy.
Who directed Miss Polly?
Miss Polly was directed by Fred Guiol.
Who stars in Miss Polly?
The principal cast of Miss Polly includes Zasu Pitts, Slim Summerville, Kathleen Howard, Brenda Forbes, Elyse Knox.
When was Miss Polly released and how long is it?
Miss Polly was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Miss Polly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miss Polly was composed by Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miss Polly?
Miss Polly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).