Film

Polly Redhead

1917 · 46m · Comedy · Drama

Aside from the fact that Polly had red hair in abundance, she was not otherwise an exceptional child, save for one thing. She was willing to work and slave, if need be, to keep her baby brother, affectionately termed "The Lump," from being sent to the poor house. So she did housework and prepared breakfasts for John Ruffin, an attorney, and Hon. Gedge-Tompkins. John Ruffin's sister, Lady Osterly, has separated from her husband, and he holds their child. When Lady Osterly calls on Ruffin she is struck with the remarkable resemblance Polly bears to her own child. Ruffin and Lady Osterly formulate a plan to come into possession of her daughter, by using Polly as a substitute.

Ella Hall

Polly Redhead

Gertrude Astor

Lady Caroline

Charles Hill Mailes

Duke of Osterley

Gretchen Lederer

Lady Osterley

Helen Wright

Mrs. Brown

Louise Emmons

Mrs. Meekin

George Webb

John Ruffin

• Jack ConwayDirector
• Elliott J. ClawsonWriter
• Edgar JepsonNovel
• Edward A. KullDirector of Photography

Release date

February 9, 1917

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

46m

Genres

Comedy, Drama