Polly of the Circus (1917)

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Released:
1917-09-08

Overview:
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.

Directors:
Charles Horan, Edwin L. Hollywood

Runtime:
1h 20min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Mae Marsh
    as
    Polly
  • Vernon Steele
    as
    John Douglas the Minister
  • Harry La Pearl
    as
    Toby the Clown
  • Wellington A. Playter
    as
    Big Jim, Boss Canvasman
  • George S. Trimble
    as
    Barker and owner of the show