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Polly Put the Kettle On

Jan 1, 1917 · 50m
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Drama

PLOT

To support her younger sisters, Polly Vance finds work as a live-in companion to the aging Johanna Webb. Johanna's nephew, Chester Creigg, quarrels with his aunt and severs relations with her, because of her cruel treatment of her new employee, after which Polly returns to her old home. Then, when a fire breaks out at Polly's house, Chester rushes over to save her sisters, but loses his eyesight during the rescue. Convalescing from his burns, Chester learns that Johanna has died and marvels at the similarity between her and the old housemaid who is now taking care of him.

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CAST

Douglas Gerrard
Chester Creigg
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Vance
Ruth Clifford
Polly Vance
Martha Mattox
Miss Johanna Webb
Marvel Spencer
Myra Vance
Lina Basquette
Nellie Vance
Zoe Rae
Susie Vance
Directed by Douglas Gerrard

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Country
US

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