Summaries

Biopic of notorious New York City Madam Polly Adler, set during the Roaring Twenties.

Based on Polly Adler's best-selling autobiography about her life in the Roaring Twenties as a legendary Madam. The movie follows Polly's (Shelley Winters') life from an immigrant worker to becoming friend and confidante of underworld bigwigs, social leaders, businessmen, politicians, writers, and artists.—alfiehitchie

Details

Keywords
  • racketeer
  • brothel
  • based on book
  • madame
  • madam
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Nov 19, 1964
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Embassy Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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