Search results
The History of Mr Polly 1949. 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...
- 92 min
- 2.2K
- 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
- 21K
- Elwyn Rahaman
The History of Mr. Polly (Lee Evans) - Part 11. The comedy legend Lee Evans stars as Alfred Polly in this modern adaptation of the best selling novel by H.G. Wells.
Dec 17, 2016 · Two Cities Films. 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
- 2.7K
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.
- (653)
- Drama
- Anthony Pelissier
- 1950-09-15
Overview. 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. His random wanderings in the countryside lead him to a new opportunity that just might be ...
People also ask
Is the history of Mr Polly based on a true story?
Where was the history of Mr Polly made?
Who is Mr Polly?
Is Mr Polly a good movie?
When did Polly come out?
Who wrote the history of Mr Polly?
1949 United Kingdom Directed by Anthony Pélissier Produced by John Mills Written by Anthony Pélissier Featuring John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Finlay Currie