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In Pursuit of Polly

1918 · 50 min Comedy Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Pretty Polly Marsden finds herself ardently pursued by three determined Romeos, each vying for her affection. Tired of their persistent courtship and demands for an answer, the clever heroine devises a brilliantly unconventional solution to settle the romantic rivalry. She challenges her suitors to a high-stakes, impromptu automobile race, declaring that whoever can overtake her speeding roadster on the open road will win her hand in marriage. This daring proposition transforms a polite social dilemma into a thrilling, dangerous contest of speed and nerve, where the finish line promises a lifetime commitment.

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Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Chester Withey
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (1 votes)

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This 1918 silent comedy cleverly blends romantic entanglement with the spirit of automotive adventure, capturing the thrill of early car culture. The film's charm lies in its simple, high-concept premise and the expressive physical comedy of the chase.

What lingers after the final reel is the playful subversion of traditional courtship, replaced by a contest of sheer velocity. It's a delightful snapshot of a society flirting with both new technology and new social freedoms. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chester Withey

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Dusty country roads, the roar of early engines, and the gleam of competitive determination.

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