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Polly Redhead

Polly Redhead

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 9, 1917

Runtime

0h 46m

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Original Title

Polly Redhead

Production Companies

Bluebird Photoplays

Director

Jack Conway

Description

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.