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  • The History of Mr. Polly (1949)
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    95 min | Drama
The History of Mr. Polly (1949)
Approved
95 min | Drama

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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Director
Anthony Pelissier (as Anthony Pélissier)
Writers
H.G. Wells (by) | Anthony Pelissier (adapted for the screen by) (as Anthony Pélissier)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
John Seabourne Sr. (as John Seabourne)
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Updated Feb 8, 1949

Release date
Oct 24, 1951 (United States)

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Cast

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43 cast members
Name Known for
John Mills
Alfred Polly Alfred Polly   See fewer
Betty Ann Davies
Miriam Larkins Polly Miriam Larkins Polly   See fewer
Megs Jenkins
The Innkeeper The Innkeeper   See fewer
Finlay Currie
Uncle Jim Uncle Jim   See fewer
Gladys Henson
Aunt Larkins Aunt Larkins   See fewer
Diana Churchill
Annie Larkins Annie Larkins   See fewer
Shelagh Fraser
Minnie Larkins Minnie Larkins   See fewer
Edward Chapman
Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson   See fewer
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Johnson   See fewer
Sally Ann Howes
Christabel Christabel   See fewer
Juliet Mills
Little Polly Little Polly   See fewer
Laurence Baskcomb
Mr. Rumbold Mr. Rumbold   See fewer
Edie Martin
Lady on roof Lady on roof   See fewer
Moore Marriott
Uncle Pentstemon Uncle Pentstemon   See fewer
David Horne
Mr. Garvace Mr. Garvace   See fewer
Ernest Jay
Mr. Hinks Mr. Hinks   See fewer
Cyril Smith
Mr. Voules Mr. Voules   See fewer
Wylie Watson
Mr. Rusper Mr. Rusper   See fewer
Irene Handl
Lady on left Lady on left   See fewer
Doris Hare
May Pant May Pant   See fewer
Wally Patch
Customer Customer   See fewer
Dennis Arundell
Clergyman [bit] Clergyman [bit]   See fewer
Miles Malleson
Old gentleman on punt Old gentleman on punt   See fewer
Grace Arnold
Mrs. Rusper (uncredited) Mrs. Rusper (uncredited)   See fewer
Frith Banbury
Gold-Spectacled Young Man (uncredited) Gold-Spectacled Young Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Timothy Bateson
Apprentice (uncredited) Apprentice (uncredited)   See fewer
Lyndon Brook
Shop Assistant (uncredited) Shop Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
James Alexander Chapman
Mr. Boomer (uncredited) Mr. Boomer (uncredited)   See fewer
Peggy Ann Clifford
Mother (uncredited) Mother (uncredited)   See fewer
George Ford
Apprentice (uncredited) Apprentice (uncredited)   See fewer
Cameron Hall
Mr. Podger (uncredited) Mr. Podger (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Levin
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Ling
Mr. Chuffles (uncredited) Mr. Chuffles (uncredited)   See fewer
Lollie May
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Ernest Metcalfe
Postman (uncredited) Postman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Murray
Father (uncredited) Father (uncredited)   See fewer
Neville Phillips
Apprentice (uncredited) Apprentice (uncredited)   See fewer
Frederick Piper
Mr. Wintershed (uncredited) Mr. Wintershed (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Platt
Mr. Gambell (uncredited) Mr. Gambell (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Ripper
Third Store Employee Carrying Packages (uncredited) Third Store Employee Carrying Packages (uncredited)   See fewer
Muriel Russell
Betsy (uncredited) Betsy (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Symons
Woman (uncredited) Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ian Wilson
Mr. Clamp (uncredited) Mr. Clamp (uncredited)   See fewer
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