Name: The History of Mr Polly
Genre: Comedy, Historical/Period Drama, Literary Adaptation, Movie/Drama
Released: 1949
Rating: 10.0

About The History of Mr Polly

A daydreaming Victorian clerk comes into a large inheritance, which he invests in setting himself up as a gentlemen's outfitter. However, his lacklustre business and hasty marriage to a crabby harridan only bring unhappiness, so he begins to make desperate plans to escape. Period comedy based on HG Wells' novel, starring John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Sally Ann Howes and Finlay Currie

John Mills .. Alfred Polly

Betty Ann Davies .. Miriam

Finlay Currie .. Uncle Jim

Diana Churchill .. Annie

Shelagh Fraser .. Minnie

Sally Ann Howes .. Christabel

Edward Chapman .. Mr Johnson

Moore Marriott .. Uncle Pentstemon

Megs Jenkins .. Plump woman

Anthony Pelissier

1949

Comedy Historical/Period Drama Literary Adaptation Movie/Drama

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The History of Mr Polly