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The History of Mr Polly
11:55 am - 1:55 pm Friday, November 20
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
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- John Mills — Actor as Alfred Polly
- Betty Ann Davies — Actor as Miriam
- Finlay Currie — Actor as Uncle Jim
- Diana Churchill — Actor as Annie
- Shelagh Fraser — Actor as Minnie
- Sally Ann Howes — Actor as Christabel
- Edward Chapman — Actor as Mr Johnson
- Moore Marriott — Actor as Uncle Pentstemon
- Megs Jenkins — Actor as Plump woman
- Anthony Pelissier — Director
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