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The History of Mr. Polly

NR19491h 35mAnthony Pelissier
IMDb 6.6

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"Based on the novel by H.G. Wells."

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 what he's been looking for all along.

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What is The History of Mr. Polly (1949) about?

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 what he's been looking for all along.

Who stars in The History of Mr. Polly?

The History of Mr. Polly stars John Mills (Alfred Polly), Betty Ann Davies (Miriam Larkins Polly), Megs Jenkins (The Innkeeper), Finlay Currie (Uncle Jim), Gladys Henson (Aunt Larkins). The film was directed by Anthony Pelissier.

How long is The History of Mr. Polly?

The History of Mr. Polly has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated NR.

Is The History of Mr. Polly worth watching?

The History of Mr. Polly holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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