10 Jan 1927
Metropolis
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Polly of the Circus
When circus aerialist Polly Fisher is injured, she is taken to the nearby home of minister John Hartley. The two fall in love and marry secretly. But when the news leaks out, the minister loses his pastorate over disdain by the parishioners for Polly's background as a performer. Polly must decide whether to stay with the man she loves or leave him for the good of his calling.
Top Billed Cast
Mae Marsh Polly
Vernon Steele John Douglas the Minister
Harry La Pearl Toby the Clown
Wellington A. Playter Big Jim, Boss Canvasman
George S. Trimble Barker and owner of the show
Lucille La Verne Mandy
Dick Lee Hasty, her lesser half
Charles Riegel Deacon Strong
Lucille Southerwaite The Deacon's Daughter
Jack B. Hollis Deacon Elverson
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