The History of Mr. Polly (1951)

  • NR
  • 10/24/1951 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 35m

Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.

Overview

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.

Anthony Pelissier

Director

H.G. Wells

Writer

Cast

John Mills's headshot

John Mills

Alfred Polly
Betty Ann Davies's headshot

Betty Ann Davies

Miriam Larkins Polly
Megs Jenkins's headshot

Megs Jenkins

The Innkeeper
Finlay Currie's headshot

Finlay Currie

Uncle Jim
Gladys Henson's headshot

Gladys Henson

Aunt Larkins
Diana Churchill's headshot

Diana Churchill

Annie Larkins
Shelagh Fraser's headshot

Shelagh Fraser

Minnie Larkins
Edward Chapman's headshot

Edward Chapman

Mr. Johnson

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