Polly of the Circus

Polly of the Circus

80 mins | Drama | Sept. 8, 1917

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.

Polly of the Circus

80 mins | Drama | Sept. 8, 1917

Polly of the Circus
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.
Producers Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
Original title Polly of the Circus
Directors Charles Horan, Edwin L. Hollywood
Writers Margaret Mayo, Emmett C. Hall, Adrian Gil-Spear

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

Lucille La Verne

as Mandy

Dick Lee

as Hasty, her lesser half

Charles Riegel

as Deacon Strong

Lucille Southerwaite

as The Deacon's Daughter

Jack B. Hollis

as Deacon Elverson