The History of Mr. Polly (film)
| The History of Mr. Polly | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anthony Pelissier |
| Produced by | John Mills |
| Written by | Anthony Pelissier H.G. Wells |
| Starring | John Mills Betty Ann Davies Megs Jenkins |
| Music by | William Alwyn |
| Cinematography | Desmond Dickinson |
| Editing by | John Seabourne |
| Distributed by | General Film Distributors |
| Release date(s) | 1949 (UK) 1951 (USA) 1960 (UK re-release) |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The History of Mr. Polly is a film made in 1949, based on the 1910 comic novel The History of Mr. Polly by H.G. Wells. It was directed by Anthony Pelissier, who is also credited with the script.
The narrative follows the book in most respects, but condenses the early part of the story when Polly is still working in a drapers shop.
The cast was:
- John Mills as Alfred Polly
- Betty Ann Davies as Miriam Larkins
- Megs Jenkins as The Innkeeper
- Finlay Currie as Uncle Jim
- Gladys Henson as Aunt Larkins
- Diana Churchill as Annie Larkins
- Shelagh Fraser as Minnie Larkins
- Edward Chapman as Mr. Johnsen
- Dandy Nichols as Mrs. Johnson
- Sally Ann Howes as Christabel
- Juliet Mills as Little Polly
- Laurence Baskcomb as Mr. Rumbold
- Edie Martin as Lady on roof
- Moore Marriott as Uncle Pentstemon
- David Horne as Mr. Garvace
External links
Categories: Films based on the works of H. G. Wells | Denham films
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