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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
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Watchlist. NEW. Bookworm Alfred Polly (John Mills) is a hopeless daydreamer who cannot keep his mind on the task at hand, hence his inevitable dismissal from his dreary job as a draper's...
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1949 United Kingdom. Directed by. Anthony Pélissier. Produced by. John Mills. Written by. Anthony Pélissier. Featuring. John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Finlay Currie.
