Polly of the Circus

Published in 1908, 'Polly of the Circus' is a novel by Margaret Mayo that follows the life of Polly, a young circus performer. Set against the backdrop of the Great American Circus, the story delves into themes of love, loss, ambition, and belonging as Polly navigates her artistic journey and the challenges of life in the circus. Notably, the work was adapted from a successful Broadway play that premiered in 1907 and became the first film produced by the Goldwyn Company in 1917, highlighting its cultural significance.