
Polly Ann
Synopsis
Young Polly-Ann works in a small town inn as a maidservant. A troupe of actors comes to town and the innocent girl falls in love with one of its members. Howard Straightlane is sent to the small town by his father, to work as a schoolteacher in hopes of smartening up the young man from his wild ways. Howard soon meets Polly-Ann and saves her from the unscrupulous actor.
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September 9, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- J. G. Hawks, R. Cecil Smith
- Original Title
- Polly Ann
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Triangle Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Miller
J. G. Hawks, R. Cecil Smith
Department Leadership Roster
J. G. Hawks
Writer
R. Cecil Smith
Writer
Charles Miller
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polly Ann
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Polly Ann about?
Young Polly-Ann works in a small town inn as a maidservant. A troupe of actors comes to town and the innocent girl falls in love with one of its members. Howard Straightlane is sent to the small town by his father, to work as a schoolteacher in hopes of smartening up the young man from his wild ways. Howard soon meets Polly-Ann and saves her from the unscrupulous actor.
Who directed Polly Ann?
Polly Ann was directed by Charles Miller.
Who stars in Polly Ann?
The principal cast of Polly Ann includes Bessie Love, J.P. Lockney, Rowland V. Lee, Darrell Foss, Walt Whitman.
When was Polly Ann released and how long is it?
Polly Ann was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.















