Polly with a Past
1920, English. Directed by Leander De Cordova.
Polly Shannon takes a job as a maid to earn money to go to Paris and study opera. She becomes embroiled in a scheme by her two employers to help their friend in the love of a woman who does not fancy him: She will pretend to be interested in their friend instead. The film has been lost.
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 November 1920
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Middleton, Guy Bolton
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What Polly with a Past is based on
Polly with a Past is based on Polly with a Past (1917).
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Polly with a Past
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Polly with a Past runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Polly with a Past isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 November 1920. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Polly with a Past?
If you liked Polly with a Past, try Hardball, Hounddog, All Day and a Night.
Who directed Polly with a Past?
Polly with a Past (1920) was directed by Leander De Cordova and stars Ina Clare, Ralph Graves, Marie Wainwright.
What is Polly with a Past based on?
Polly with a Past is based on Polly with a Past (1917).