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Polly of the Circus (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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mae MarshMae MarshPolly
  • Photo of Vernon SteeleVernon SteeleJohn Douglas the Minister
  • Photo of Harry La PearlHarry La PearlToby the Clown
  • Photo of Wellington A. PlayterWellington A. PlayterBig Jim, Boss Canvasman
  • Photo of George S. TrimbleGeorge S. TrimbleBarker and owner of the show
  • Photo of Lucille La VerneLucille La VerneMandy
  • Photo of Dick LeeDick LeeHasty, her lesser half
  • Photo of Charles RiegelCharles RiegelDeacon Strong
  • Photo of Lucille SoutherwaiteLucille SoutherwaiteThe Deacon's Daughter
  • Photo of Jack B. HollisJack B. HollisDeacon Elverson

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