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   Is the history of Mr Polly based on a true story?

   • 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.

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   What was Mr Polly's life like?

   • Mr Polly was a ne'er do well nobody, living a nobody's life, a dreaming of being a chivalrous knight rescuing fair maidens. He is left money by his father and decides to make big changes to his life, but his lack of thought means that his choices aren't wise ones... A truly great film of a wonderful story.

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   What does Polly think of his future?

   • With a bequest of £500, Polly considers his future. A friend of his father's, Mr Johnsen, urges him to invest it in a shop – an idea that Polly dislikes. Whilst dawdling in the country on a newlybought bicycle, Polly has a brief dalliance with a schoolgirl, Christabel; but later marries one of his cousins, Miriam Larkins.

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   How good is Polly by John Mills?

   • John Mills portarys the sadness of the character perfectly, as well as the "I want to be popular and loved!" side of him. Full of great performances. A strange tale of finding oneself. John Mills puts in a purposely tentative performance as Polly and while it has low-key feel, the story is sweet. Page 1 of 4, 7 total items.

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   What does Polly think of his father's death?

   • When a telegram arrives informing him of his father's death, he returns to the family home. With a bequest of £500, Polly considers his future. A friend of his father's, Mr Johnsen, urges him to invest it in a shop – an idea that Polly dislikes.

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   How does Alfred Polly break free?

   • Quiet and somewhat directionless, 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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   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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   The History of Mr. Polly (1949) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

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   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.

   • 6.6/10 (670)
   • Genre: Drama

   • Director: Anthony Pelissier
   • Release Date: 1950-09-15

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   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 assistant. He has no...

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   • Director: Anthony Pelissier
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   The History of Mr. Polly (1949) 1949 United Kingdom Directed by Anthony Pélissier ... 10 essential film adaptations from the godfather of sci-fi. By David Parkinson.

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