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Polly (DVD)

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There were those in 1989 who bellyached that Disney Television's POLLY was a far from faithful adaptation of Eleanor Porter's classic novel POLLYANNA. What they meant was that POLLY did not resemble the 1960 Hayley Mills movie version of POLLYANNA, which itself played fast and loose with the source material. In POLLY, THE COSBY SHOW's Keshia Knight Pulliam portrays the "Glad Girl" who brings along a satchelful of happiness and optimism when she visits her wealthy aunt one summer. Tranposing Porter's all-white story to a middle-class black community in the Alabama of the 1950s (Celeste Holm is the only white costar) isn't nearly as self-conscious or gimmicky as it seems on paper. Nor is any damage done to the original by adding musical numbers, especially when taking into consideration that the film was directed by renowned choreographer Debbie Allen (the sister of Phylicia Rashad, who plays Polly's aunt--and who in 1989 was costarring with Keshia Knight Pulliam on a weekly basis on THE COSBY SHOW). POLLY scored a boffo ratings hit, prompting Disney TV to assemble a 1990 sequel, POLLY: COMIN' HOME!

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UPC0786936762006

eBay Product ID (ePID)215092907

Product Key Features

ActorKen Page, Celeste Holm, T.K. Carter, Vanessa Bell, Phylicia Rashad, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Brandon Quinton Adams

Movie/TV TitlePolly

DirectorDebbie Allen

FormatDVD

GenreChildren's & Family

Sub-GenreMusical

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Signal StandardDvd

Leading RoleKen Page, Celeste Holm, T.K. Carter, Vanessa BELL, Phylicia Rashad, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Brandon Quinton Adams

Film CountryUSA

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by mesha-90
08 Feb, 2020
Very good movie. Not a fan of Disney. True to it's nature and purpose; starts out with death. Little girl loses both her parents in a tragic accident.
I saw this movie when it first came out in the 90s. My kids and I loved the Movie fee. First time finding the movie less than $30. Can't understand why changing the characters to Black increase the cost of a Disney movie by $30.
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by colleemcshe_0
18 Dec, 2019
Polly is one of the most winning remakes
Just a bit pricey but had to get it anyway for its terrific dancing and music. Watched it with my niece (it was a present for her!) and she liked it as much as I hoped. I am a great old movie fan, but Polly beats Pollyanna in terms of fun!
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by tuislich_aingeal
24 Mar, 2018
Polly
I've been looking for this DVD for years. It was always one of my favorite movies as a kid. I love it just as much now as I did back then.
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by tempe_70
06 Jul, 2020
Great condition
The movie was great, I got it because I loved it as a child.....
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by dehe-7848
04 Nov, 2020
Polly Review
Love it, one of my favorite TV musicals...glad I was able to find a copy!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by charjer42
29 Dec, 2020
Great movie
Great package and the DvD works great. I love it.
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by irerespinoz_0
29 Apr, 2022
So excited!
A Favorite movie growing up. Could not find it on Disney+ or anywhere else. SO EXCITED to share this with my nieces
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by brendenstoys
09 Jun, 2020
Memories are priceless
Wanted this movie. It was one of my grandmothers and my favorite move. Pricey but worth having.
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by asj381
01 Aug, 2017
loved it
Great quality
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by mrsdnls4
25 Mar, 2021
Phenomenal!
Good ole foot stomping music fun with a touching story!
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