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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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   Visit the movie page for 'The History of Mr Polly' on Moviefone. Discover the movie's synopsis, cast details and release date. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and movie review.

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   • Produce Company: ITV Granada Productions

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   John Mills stars in this celebrated adaptation of the H G Wells classic. Mr Polly is a sensitive soul. His job as a draper’s assistant does not suit h…

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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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   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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   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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   Who wrote the history of Mr Polly?

   • The History of Mr. Polly was included by Robert McCrum in his list of the 100 best novels in English in The Guardian. A film version of the same name was made in 1949 by Anthony Pellisier, with John Mills as Polly.

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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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   The protagonist of The History of Mr. Polly is an antihero inspired by H. G. Wells's early experiences in the drapery trade: Alfred Polly, born circa 1870, a timid and directionless young man living in Edwardian England, who despite his own bumbling achieves contented serenity with little help from those around him. Mr. Polly's most striking ...