Polly of the Circus
"LOVE is no SIN" -Accused! Denounced! Dismissed! He was guilty of LOVE!
1932 · 1h 9m · Approved
Comedy, Drama
Directed by
Alfred Santell
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Polly of the Circus
Overview
When Polly Fisher, a circus aerialist, is hurt while performing, she is taken to the house of a nearby minister, John Hartley. As she recuperates, they fall in love with each other and secretly marry. But when the truth leaks out , John's congregation rebels at having a circus woman as their minister's wife, and he is fired. Polly decides to leave John in hopes of giving back to him the calling that means so much to him. But fate steps in and rearranges all plans.
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