Yankee Pluck
May 21, 1917 · 50m
Director
George ArchainbaudOverview
Once a wealthy man, John Pollard now resides in reduced circumstances in Washington, D.C. with his pretty daughter Polly. Despite the poor conditions, Polly manages to move in good social circles and meets multimillionaire George Singleton and Lieutenant Richard Travers, at the home of Mrs. Madison Derwent. Also at the Derwent mansion is Baron Wootchi, a Japanese diplomat trying to obtain valuable plans that are in Travers' possession. Old Pollard owes Singleton money and tries to persuade his daughter to marry the millionaire. Polly refuses and accepts Travers' proposal instead, until her father informs her that Singleton can seize their house unless Polly pays off the debt by becoming his wife. Meanwhile the Baron offers Pollard $50,000 to produce the documents in Travers' keeping. Pollard steals the papers and goes to a roadhouse to turn them over to the Baron. Discovering the theft, Polly follows and confronts the Baron at gunpoint.
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About Yankee Pluck
What is Yankee Pluck about?
Once a wealthy man, John Pollard now resides in reduced circumstances in Washington, D.C. with his pretty daughter Polly. Despite the poor conditions, Polly manages to move in good social circles and meets multimillionaire George Singleton and Lieutenant Richard Travers, at the home of Mrs. Madison Derwent. Also at the Derwent mansion is Baron Wootchi, a Japanese diplomat trying to obtain…
When was Yankee Pluck released?
Yankee Pluck was released on May 21, 1917.
How long is Yankee Pluck?
Yankee Pluck runs 50 minutes.
Who directed Yankee Pluck?
Yankee Pluck was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who is in the cast of Yankee Pluck?
The cast of Yankee Pluck includes Ethel Clayton (Polly Pollard), Edward Langford (Lieutenant Richard Travers), Johnny Hines (Lieutenant Tommy Patterson), Montagu Love (Baron Wootchi) and Eric Wayne (George Henry Singleton).