Polly Redhead (1917): movie guide

What is Polly Redhead about?

Aside from the fact that Polly had red hair in abundance, she was not otherwise an exceptional child, save for one thing. She was willing to work and slave, if need be, to keep her baby brother, affectionately termed "The Lump," from being sent to the poor house. So she did housework and prepared breakfasts for John Ruffin, an attorney, and Hon. Gedge-Tompkins. John Ruffin's sister, Lady Osterly, has separated from her husband, and he holds their child. When Lady Osterly calls on Ruffin she is struck with the remarkable resemblance Polly bears to her own child. Ruffin and Lady Osterly formulate a plan to come into possession of her daughter, by using Polly as a substitute.

Cast highlights

Polly Redhead features Ella Hall, Gertrude Astor, Charles Hill Mailes, Gretchen Lederer, Helen Wright, Louise Emmons. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1917-02-09. Runtime: 46 minutes. Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Polly Redhead?

Polly Redhead is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.

How long is Polly Redhead?

Polly Redhead runs about 46 minutes.

Who stars in Polly Redhead?

Cast highlights include Ella Hall, Gertrude Astor, Charles Hill Mailes, Gretchen Lederer, Helen Wright, Louise Emmons.

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