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After a trapeze performer is injured during an accident, she is moved to a minister's house where they both fall in love.After a trapeze performer is injured during an accident, she is moved to a minister's house where they both fall in love.After a trapeze performer is injured during an accident, she is moved to a minister's house where they both fall in love.
'Little Billy' Rhodes
- Half-Pint
- (as Little Billy)
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
- Eric
- (as Guinn Williams)
Jack Baxley
- Ringmaster
- (uncredited)
Phillip Crane
- Aerialist
- (uncredited)
Carmencita Johnson
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
Seessel Anne Johnson
- Spectator
- (uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
- Dr. Brownell
- (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.
- Head of Parish Board
- (uncredited)
Ray Milland
- Church Usher
- (uncredited)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAerialist stunts performed by Alfredo Codona and Vera Bruce.
- Quotes
Rev. John Hartley: How are you feeling?
Polly: How do you expect?
Rev. John Hartley: I came in as soon as the doctor would let me.
Polly: How are you? Not that I care a hoot, but just to keep the conversation going.
Rev. John Hartley: Very well, thank you.
Polly: That's too bad.
Rev. John Hartley: I want to tell you how sorry I am about the accident.
Polly: That makes it unanimous.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Captured on Film: The True Story of Marion Davies (2001)
- SoundtracksWedding of the Winds
(1897) (uncredited)
Music by John T. Hall
Played by the band during both trapeze acts
Featured review
She Flies Through The Air
After a bad fall from the trapeze, POLLY OF THE CIRCUS recuperates in the home of a handsome young clergyman.
Marion Davies uses her considerable talent to enliven this piece of inconsequential fluff, making it an enjoyable time waster. As the mistress of one of the country's most powerful men, she could have easily demanded a solemn spectacle to spotlight her skills. But her ego did not run in that direction and, as always, she's a delight to watch--even though the film itself (which she also produced) is exceedingly silly.
MGM&'s newest young leading man, Clark Gable, is quietly effective as the rector who wins Davies' heart. Cast somewhat against type, he gives an earnest portrayal of a man devoted to God above almost anything else. The macho mannerisms which later became such a dominate part of his screen roles are largely missing here. And it’s obvious that he never forgets that he's the co-star -- Marion Davies is the one who gets to shine.
Wonderful old Sir C. Aubrey Smith lends his grave dignity to the role of Gable's uncle, the bishop. Elderly Raymond Hatton steals a couple of scenes as the rectory's self-righteous, alcoholic servant. David Landau is effective as the goodhearted circus manager. Comic actress Maude Eburne appears all too briefly as Davies’ Irish nurse--but the viewer is treated to Davies' impersonation of her.
Movie mavens will recognize an unbilled Ray Milland as a church usher.
Although obviously using actual trapeze artists as stunt doubles, the aerial sequences under the circus big top are still nerve-wracking to watch.
Marion Davies uses her considerable talent to enliven this piece of inconsequential fluff, making it an enjoyable time waster. As the mistress of one of the country's most powerful men, she could have easily demanded a solemn spectacle to spotlight her skills. But her ego did not run in that direction and, as always, she's a delight to watch--even though the film itself (which she also produced) is exceedingly silly.
MGM&'s newest young leading man, Clark Gable, is quietly effective as the rector who wins Davies' heart. Cast somewhat against type, he gives an earnest portrayal of a man devoted to God above almost anything else. The macho mannerisms which later became such a dominate part of his screen roles are largely missing here. And it’s obvious that he never forgets that he's the co-star -- Marion Davies is the one who gets to shine.
Wonderful old Sir C. Aubrey Smith lends his grave dignity to the role of Gable's uncle, the bishop. Elderly Raymond Hatton steals a couple of scenes as the rectory's self-righteous, alcoholic servant. David Landau is effective as the goodhearted circus manager. Comic actress Maude Eburne appears all too briefly as Davies’ Irish nurse--but the viewer is treated to Davies' impersonation of her.
Movie mavens will recognize an unbilled Ray Milland as a church usher.
Although obviously using actual trapeze artists as stunt doubles, the aerial sequences under the circus big top are still nerve-wracking to watch.
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- Ron Oliver
- Dec 21, 2004
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- Also known as
- Polly, la chica del circo
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- Budget
- $438,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 9 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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