Polly of the Movies

Polly of the Movies
Polly of the Movies
Directed by	Scott Pembroke
Written by	George Dromgold ; Arthur Hoerl ; Jean Plannette ;
Produced by	James Ormont
Starring	Jason Robards ; Gertrude Short ; Corliss Palmer ;
Cinematography	Ted Tetzlaff
Production; company	James Ormont Productions
Distributed by	First Division Pictures
Release date	October 15, 1927;
Running time	70 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent ; English intertitles

Last updated March 20, 2025

Polly of the Movies is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Scott Pembroke and starring Jason Robards, Gertrude Short and Corliss Palmer. It is loosely based on Harry Leon Wilson's 1922 novel Merton of the Movies and its various film adaptations.^[1]

Synopsis

A small town girl goes to Hollywood with ambitions of becoming major dramatic star. However, the melodrama she appears in is unintentionally amusing and becomes a comedy hit.

Cast

Jason Robards as Angus Whitcomb
Gertrude Short as Polly Primrose
Corliss Palmer as Lisa Smith
Stuart Holmes as Benjamin Wellington Fairmount
Jack Richardson as Rolland Harrison
Rose Dione as Lulu Fairmount
Mary Foy as Mrs. Beardsley

References

↑ Lentz p.63

Bibliography

Robert J. Lentz. Gloria Grahame, Bad Girl of Film Noir: The Complete Career. McFarland, 2014.

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[1] Lentz p.63

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