After a trapeze performer is injured during an accident, she is moved to a minister's house where they both fall in love..
Alright, so Polly of the Circus (1932) isn't exactly a must-see for everyone today. If you're into early talkies, or just curious about what Marion Davies and a very young Clark Gable were doing before their biggest hits, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, if you're looking for a smooth, fast-paced romance, you migh...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Alfred Santell
Wilfred Lucas
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"Alright, so Polly of the Circus (1932) isn't exactly a must-see for everyone today. If you're into early talkies, or just curious about what Marion Davies and a very young Clark Gable were doing before their biggest hits, then yeah, give it a shot. Otherwise, if you're looking for a smooth, fast-paced romance, you might find yourself checking your watch. It's got some genuine sparks, but it also feels very much a product of its time, sometimes awkwardly so. 😬 The whole setup is pretty classic:..."
Marion Davies
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