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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]
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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. Director. Anthony Pelissier. Writers. H.G. Wells. Anthony Pelissier. Stars. John Mills. Sally Ann Howes. Betty Ann Davies.
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- Drama
- Anthony Pelissier
- 1950-09-15
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.
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Unsure of his course in life, Mr. Polly wanders the countryside aimlessly. He tries marriage and a small business, but neither suits him. Nearing 40, he leaves his wife and wanders again. Ultimately, Polly finds contentment as the handyman in a small, idyllic hostelry, owned by a sympathetic widow.
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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, Moore Marriott and Finlay Currie.
