Polly of the Circus

A tender, old-fashioned romance with a bittersweet edge, where love collides with small-town morality and quiet sacrifice.

Directed by

Alfred Santell

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Marion Davies, Clark Gable, C. Aubrey Smith

Tagline

"LOVE is no SIN" -Accused! Denounced! Dismissed! He was guilty of LOVE!

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.

How it feels

Romantic, earnest, melancholic and warm. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, faith, class, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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