Mary Pickford
Pollyanna Whittier
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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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- Mary Pickford — Rufus Porter Moody · Public domain
