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Pollyanna

192058 minUnited States
ComedyDrama
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Original language
No spoken dialogue. Intertitles: English.
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57:40
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Synopsis

After her father's death, an optimistic child is sent to live with a wealthy aunt whose strict household offers little warmth. Her determination to find something good in every situation gradually affects the people around her. Helping another orphan tests the limits of that welcome and the aunt's carefully maintained rules.

Cast

DirectorsPaul Powell

Inspirations

Mary Pickford's first release for United Artists adapts Eleanor H. Porter's novel. The role combines childhood vulnerability with a persistent ability to influence adults, making optimism an active challenge to the household rather than simple passivity.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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