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Polly Tix in Washington
Baby Burlesks #6: Shirley Temple plays 'Polly Tix' in a 10-minute pre-Code political parody released April 11, 1933.
Production Background
Polly Tix in Washington was released April 11, 1933 as the sixth Baby Burlesks short. It was directed by Charles Lamont and produced by Jack Hays for Educational Pictures, with distribution through Educational Film Exchanges, Universal Pictures and Fox Film. Running time is approximately 10–11 minutes.
Four-year-old Shirley Temple received the standard $10 a day. The Shirley Temple filmography lists her character name as 'Polly Tix,' the title pun on 'politics.'
Synopsis
A detailed plot summary for Polly Tix in Washington is not provided in the Wikipedia sources consulted. The title's pun and the Baby Burlesks formula indicate a pre-Code political parody using preschool children in adult roles.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Charles Lamont
- Producer: Jack Hays
- Shirley Temple as: Polly Tix
Behind the Scenes
Specific anecdotes for Polly Tix in Washington are not documented in the Wikipedia sources consulted. Series-wide context applies: $10 daily pay for Temple, 10–11 minute runtime, Charles Lamont directing, and Temple's later characterization of the Baby Burlesks as 'a cynical exploitation of our childish innocence' that 'were sometimes racist or sexist.'
Reception & Legacy
No contemporary critical record is documented in the Wikipedia sources consulted. The short was available on videocassette and DVD as of 2009 and circulates freely today via the Internet Archive.
Fun Facts
- Released April 11, 1933.
- The sixth Baby Burlesks short.
- The title 'Polly Tix' puns on 'politics.'
- Directed by Charles Lamont, produced by Jack Hays.
- Made for Educational Pictures.
- Runtime is approximately 10–11 minutes.
- Shirley Temple was paid $10 a day for her Baby Burlesks work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polly Tix in Washington about?
It's a 10–11 minute pre-Code Baby Burlesks political parody released April 11, 1933, with preschool children in adult roles. Wikipedia does not include a full plot summary.
Was Polly Tix in Washington Shirley Temple's first film?
No. It was her sixth Baby Burlesks appearance.
How old was Shirley Temple in Polly Tix in Washington?
She was four years old when the film was released (born April 23, 1928; released April 11, 1933 — just before her fifth birthday).
Is Polly Tix in Washington in the public domain?
Wikipedia does not formally state its copyright status, but the short circulates freely and is hosted on the Internet Archive.
Where can I watch Polly Tix in Washington for free?
The Internet Archive hosts the short; shirleytemplefilms.com embeds the Internet Archive player.
Source: archive.org/details/1933-polly-tix-in-washington-s07