Polly of the Follies
Synopsis
A romantic comedy, focusing on the love triangle between Bob Jones, Alysia Potter and Polly Meachum. Originally engaged, Bob and Alysia elope to Bowling Green, Connecticut, where they meet Silas Meachum, a campaigner against motion pictures, and his daughter, Polly. The eloping couple’s family arrive, chasing them, and persuade them to wait to get married. Polly goes to New York to join the Ziegfeld Follies, but is ultimately replaced by Alysia. As Bob consoles Polly, Alysia breaks off the engagement, and Bob and Polly may now marry.
Top Cast
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Constance Talmadge
Polly Meacham
Harry Fisher
Pop Cummings
Billie Dove
Alysia Potter
Thomas Carr
Jimmy Meacham
George Fawcett
Mr. Jones
James Gleason
Paul Gordon
Kenneth Harlan
Bob Jones
John Daly Murphy
Julius Caesar in Skit
Horace Knight
Silas Meacham
Frank Lalor
Daddy Hood
Ina Borke
Mrs. Jones
Mildred Arden
Hattie Jones
Paul Doucet
Clarence Hope
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Mrs. Potter
Bernard Randall
Flo Ziegfeld
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 30, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Emerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Loos, John Emerson
- Original Title
- Polly of the Follies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Constance Talmadge Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Emerson
Anita Loos, John Emerson
Department Leadership Roster
Anita Loos
Writer
John Emerson
Writer
John Emerson
Director
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What is Polly of the Follies about?
A romantic comedy, focusing on the love triangle between Bob Jones, Alysia Potter and Polly Meachum. Originally engaged, Bob and Alysia elope to Bowling Green, Connecticut, where they meet Silas Meachum, a campaigner against motion pictures, and his daughter, Polly. The eloping couple’s family arrive, chasing them, and persuade them to wait to get married. Polly goes to New York to join the Ziegfeld Follies, but is ultimately replaced by Alysia. As Bob consoles Polly, Alysia breaks off the engagement, and Bob and Polly may now marry.
Who directed Polly of the Follies?
Polly of the Follies was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Polly of the Follies?
The principal cast of Polly of the Follies includes Constance Talmadge, Harry Fisher, Billie Dove, Thomas Carr, George Fawcett.
When was Polly of the Follies released and how long is it?
Polly of the Follies was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.