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.
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Ella Hall
Polly Redhead
Also in
The West~Bound Limited
Under the Top
Gertrude Astor
Lady Caroline
Known for
The Cat and the Canary
Come Clean
Jack Conway
Elliott J. Clawson
Charles Hill Mailes
Duke of Osterley
Known for
The Mark of Zorro
Edgar Jepson
Gretchen Lederer
Lady Osterley
Also in
Business Is Business
Just a Few Little Things
Edward A. Kull
Helen Wright
Mrs. Brown
Also in
Just Plain Folks
The Heart of a Show Girl
Louise Emmons
Mrs. Meekin
Known for
Foolish Wives
True Heart Susie
George Webb
John Ruffin
Also in
Below the Surface
Idolators
Dick La Reno
Gedge Tomkins
Also in
Black Orchids
The Pilgrim
Jack Conway Director · Elliott J. Clawson Writer Edgar Jepson Author
United States release February 9, 1917 · Produced in United States · Production Universal Film Manufacturing Company
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Bluebird Photoplays
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Universal Film Manufacturing Company
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United States
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English
Release dates
United States · February 9, 1917
Theatrical
Denmark
March 21, 1921
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