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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...
- 92 min
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- British Film & TV Memories
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 neith...
- 92 min
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- Elwyn Rahaman
Dec 17, 2016 · Title: The History of Mr. Polly. Summary: 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 ... Directed by: Anthony Pelissier.
- 92 min
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Polly (John Mills) decides to stand and fight after all after being warned off the Potwell inn by Uncle Jim (Finlay Currie), much to the relief of Megs Jenkins.
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- Paul Thompson
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, leading him to unhappiness, arson, suicide attempts and escape.
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- Drama
- Anthony Pelissier
- 1950-09-15
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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1949 United Kingdom Directed by Anthony Pélissier Produced by John Mills Written by Anthony Pélissier Featuring John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Finlay Currie
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