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John Mills stars in this celebrated adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic novel. Alfred Polly is a sensitive soul. His job as a draper's assistant does not suit him at all and when, one day he is sacked for day-dreaming, he despairs of ever finding another job. His father's death suddenly brings him a large inheritance, and with it he purchases a bike and sets off to find himself. Adventure and romance ensue but soon his history finds a way of repeating. A classic tale of fate or chance, the History of Mr. Polly sheds light on the vicissitudes of life in a way only Wells could convey.
Original Release
02/08/1949
US Release
10/24/1951
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Betty Ann Davies | Miriam Larkins Polly |
Megs Jenkins | The Innkeeper |
Finlay Currie | Uncle Jim |
Gladys Henson | Aunt Larkins |
Diana Churchill | Annie Larkins |
Shelagh Fraser | Minnie Larkins |
Edward Chapman | Mr. Johnson |
Dandy Nichols | Mrs. Johnson |
Sally Ann Howes | Christabel |
Juliet Mills | Little Polly |
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Betty Ann Davies | Miriam Larkins Polly |
Megs Jenkins | The Innkeeper |
Finlay Currie | Uncle Jim |
Gladys Henson | Aunt Larkins |
Diana Churchill | Annie Larkins |
Shelagh Fraser | Minnie Larkins |
Edward Chapman | Mr. Johnson |
Dandy Nichols | Mrs. Johnson |
Sally Ann Howes | Christabel |
Juliet Mills | Little Polly |
Laurence Baskcomb | Mr. Rumbold |
Edie Martin | Lady on roof |
Moore Marriott | Uncle Pentstemon |
David Horne | Mr. Garvace |
Ernest Jay | Mr. Hinks |
Cyril Smith | Mr. Voules |
Wylie Watson | Mr. Rusper |
Irene Handl | Lady on left |
Doris Hare | May Pant |
Wally Patch | Customer |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John Mills | Producer |