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  1. The History of Mr. Polly is a 1949 British film based on the 1910 comic novel The History of Mr. Polly by H. G. Wells. [2] It was directed by Anthony Pelissier (who is also credited with the script) and stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Moore Marriott and Finlay Currie. [3]

  2. The History of Mr. Polly: Directed by Anthony Pelissier. With John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie. With an inheritance after his father's death, Alfred Polly finds love in the arms of a schoolgirl but marries an unattractive cousin and opens a shop, which leading him to unhappiness, arson, suicide attempts, and escape.

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    • Drama
    • Anthony Pelissier
    • 1950-09-15
  3. Overview. 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.

  4. Articles related to The History of Mr. Polly. Lists. ... Watch film. BFI Player. Watch at home. BFI Southbank. London SE1 8XT. Box office 11am to 8:45pm. BFI IMAX.

  5. The History of Mr. Polly 1949. NR. Released February 8, 1949 + 2 more. Runtime 1h 35m. Director Anthony Pelissier. Writers H.G. Wells + 1 more. Country United Kingdom. Languages English. Studios Two Cities Films + 1 more. Genres Drama. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.

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    • John Mills
    • Anthony Pelissier
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  8. The History of Mr. Polly is a 1949 British film, based on the 1910 comic novel The History of Mr. Polly by H.G. Wells. It was directed by Anthony Pelissier (who is also credited with the script) and stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins and Finlay Currie.