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Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Set in the 1950s, a joyful orphan comes to live with her wealthy spinster aunt in Alabama and inspires the transformation of a stodgy town and its residents. Based on the 1960 Disney film "Pollyanna, " which starred Hayley Mills. Cast & Crew. Read More. Debbie Allen. Director. Barbara Montgomery.
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The film is set in Alabama during the 1950s and features an all African-American cast (with the exception of Celeste Holm). Pulliam stars as Polly Whittier, an orphan who moves in with her aunt Polly Harrington and attempts to unite the small Southern town during the segregation era. Polly proved to be a ratings hit and a sequel, Polly: Comin' Home...
Keshia Knight Pulliam as Polly WhittierPhylicia Rashād as Aunt Polly HarringtonBarbara Montgomery as Mrs. ConleyBy Your Side – PollyHoney Ain't Got Nothin' On You – Polly, Nancy, & GirlsSweet Little Angel EyesvJimmy Bean, Polly, George, Nancy, & ChildrenSomething More – Aunt PollyBoth Polly and Polly: Comin' Home were released on VHS by Walt Disney Home Video in 1990. Around 2000 the two movies were released on DVDon Disney Movie Club Exclusive.
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Feb 12, 2008 · Starring Keshia Knight Pulliam and Phylicia Rashad (TV's THE COSBY SHOW), POLLY chronicles the adventures of an orphan sent to Harrington, Alabama, to live with her aunt -- a very wealthy and influential black woman in a small divided town.
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Nov 12, 1989 · Polly (1989) Directed by Debbie Allen Genres - Musical , Children's/Family | Sub-Genres - Musical Comedy | Release Date - Nov 12, 1989 (USA - Unknown), Nov 12, 1989 (USA) | Run Time - 97 min. | Countries - United States | MPAA Rating - NR
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Pollyanna: Directed by David Swift. With Hayley Mills, Jane Wyman, Richard Egan, Karl Malden. A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
Polly (1989) - Movie | Moviefone. Movie. Audience Score. 81. G 1 hr 40 min Nov 12th, 1989 Family. An musical adaptation of the book "Pollyanna" set in the 1950's in which an orphan tries to...