Polly of the Follies (1922)
A romantic comedy, focusing on the love triangle between Bob Jones, Alysia Potter and Polly Meachum. Originally engaged, Bob and Alysia elope to Bowling Green, Connecticut, where they meet Silas Meachum, a campaigner against motion pictures, and his daughter, Polly. The eloping couple’s family arrive, chasing them, and persuade them to wait to get married. Polly goes to New York to join the Ziegfeld Follies, but is ultimately replaced by Alysia. As Bob consoles Polly, Alysia breaks off the engagement, and Bob and Polly may now marry.
Director: John Emerson
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 30, 1922
Cast
- Constance Talmadge - Polly Meacham
- Harry Fisher - Pop Cummings
- Billie Dove - Alysia Potter
- Thomas Carr - Jimmy Meacham
- George Fawcett - Mr. Jones
- James Gleason - Paul Gordon
- Kenneth Harlan - Bob Jones
- John Daly Murphy - Julius Caesar in Skit
- Horace Knight - Silas Meacham
- Frank Lalor - Daddy Hood
Screenplay
Production: Constance Talmadge Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: John Emerson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Polly of the Follies about?
- A romantic comedy, focusing on the love triangle between Bob Jones, Alysia Potter and Polly Meachum. Originally engaged, Bob and Alysia elope to Bowling Green, Connecticut, where they meet Silas Meachum, a campaigner against motion pictures, and his daughter, Polly. The eloping couple’s family arrive, chasing them, and persuade them to wait to get married. Polly goes to New York to join the Ziegfeld Follies, but is ultimately replaced by Alysia. As Bob consoles Polly, Alysia breaks off the engagement, and Bob and Polly may now marry.
- Who directed Polly of the Follies?
- Polly of the Follies was directed by John Emerson.
- Who stars in Polly of the Follies?
- Polly of the Follies stars Constance Talmadge, Harry Fisher, Billie Dove, Thomas Carr, George Fawcett, James Gleason.
- How long is Polly of the Follies?
- Polly of the Follies has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Polly of the Follies?
- Polly of the Follies is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Polly of the Follies produced?
- Polly of the Follies was produced in United States of America.