Movie

Polly Put the Kettle On

(en)

1917

50m

Polly Put the Kettle On

Drama

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1917

Countries of origin: United States of America,

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Production companies
  • Universal Film Manufacturing Company
  • Red Feather Photoplays

Top Cast

Douglas Gerrard

Douglas Gerrard

as Chester Creigg

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

as Mr. Vance

Ruth Clifford

Ruth Clifford

as Polly Vance

Martha Mattox

Martha Mattox

as Miss Johanna We...

Marvel Spencer

Marvel Spencer

as Myra Vance

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