Polly Put the Kettle On (1917)
To support her younger sisters, Polly Vance finds work as a live-in companion to the aging Johanna Webb. Johanna's nephew, Chester Creigg, quarrels with his aunt and severs relations with her, because of her cruel treatment of her new employee, after which Polly returns to her old home. Then, when a fire breaks out at Polly's house, Chester rushes over to save her sisters, but loses his eyesight during the rescue. Convalescing from his burns, Chester learns that Johanna has died and marvels at the similarity between her and the old housemaid who is now taking care of him.
Director: Douglas Gerrard
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 1917
Cast
- Douglas Gerrard - Chester Creigg
- Thomas Jefferson - Mr. Vance
- Ruth Clifford - Polly Vance
- Martha Mattox - Miss Johanna Webb
- Marvel Spencer - Myra Vance
- Lina Basquette - Nellie Vance
- Zoe Rae - Susie Vance
Screenplay
Production: Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Douglas Gerrard
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Polly Put the Kettle On about?
- To support her younger sisters, Polly Vance finds work as a live-in companion to the aging Johanna Webb. Johanna's nephew, Chester Creigg, quarrels with his aunt and severs relations with her, because of her cruel treatment of her new employee, after which Polly returns to her old home. Then, when a fire breaks out at Polly's house, Chester rushes over to save her sisters, but loses his eyesight during the rescue. Convalescing from his burns, Chester learns that Johanna has died and marvels at the similarity between her and the old housemaid who is now taking care of him.
- Who directed Polly Put the Kettle On?
- Polly Put the Kettle On was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
- Who stars in Polly Put the Kettle On?
- Polly Put the Kettle On stars Douglas Gerrard, Thomas Jefferson, Ruth Clifford, Martha Mattox, Marvel Spencer, Lina Basquette.
- How long is Polly Put the Kettle On?
- Polly Put the Kettle On has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Polly Put the Kettle On?
- Polly Put the Kettle On is a Drama film.
- Where was Polly Put the Kettle On produced?
- Polly Put the Kettle On was produced in United States of America.