The History of Mr. Polly (1949)
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
Quiet and somewhat direction-less, Alfred Polly uses the money he inherits from his father to marry and to set up shop in a small town. His heart is in neither of these enterprises and he eventually resorts to desperate measures to break free. His random wanderings in the countryside lead him to a new opportunity that just might be what he's been looking for all along.
Director: Anthony Pelissier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 8, 1949
Cast
- John Mills - Alfred Polly
- Betty Ann Davies - Miriam Larkins Polly
- Megs Jenkins - The Innkeeper
- Finlay Currie - Uncle Jim
- Gladys Henson - Aunt Larkins
- Diana Churchill - Annie Larkins
- Shelagh Fraser - Minnie Larkins
- Edward Chapman - Mr. Johnson
- Dandy Nichols - Mrs. Johnson
- Sally Ann Howes - Christabel
Screenplay
- H. G. Wells
- Anthony Pelissier (Adaptation)
Music: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Desmond Dickinson
Production: Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Anthony Pelissier
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The History of Mr. Polly about?
- Quiet and somewhat direction-less, Alfred Polly uses the money he inherits from his father to marry and to set up shop in a small town. His heart is in neither of these enterprises and he eventually resorts to desperate measures to break free. His random wanderings in the countryside lead him to a new opportunity that just might be what he's been looking for all along.
- Who directed The History of Mr. Polly?
- The History of Mr. Polly was directed by Anthony Pelissier.
- Who stars in The History of Mr. Polly?
- The History of Mr. Polly stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie, Gladys Henson, Diana Churchill.
- How long is The History of Mr. Polly?
- The History of Mr. Polly has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The History of Mr. Polly?
- The History of Mr. Polly is a Drama film.
- Where was The History of Mr. Polly produced?
- The History of Mr. Polly was produced in United Kingdom.