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Polly of the Circus

19171h 20mEdwin L. Hollywood,Charles Horan
IMDb 6.9

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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.

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What is Polly of the Circus (1917) 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 stars in Polly of the Circus?

Polly of the Circus stars 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). The film was directed by Edwin L. Hollywood.

How long is Polly of the Circus?

Polly of the Circus has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1917.

Is Polly of the Circus worth watching?

Polly of the Circus holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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