The History of Mr. Polly
The History of Mr. Polly (1949) is a drama, directed by Anthony Pelissier. It stars John Mills and Betty Ann Davies. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What The History of Mr. Polly Is About
Alfred Polly is a quiet man. He does not much know what he wants. His father leaves him some money. With it he does two things. First he marries, then he opens a shop. The shop is in a small town. But neither suits him. The years pass and the debts build up. The marriage does not work either. In the end he can bear no more and looks for a way out. He leaves the town and takes to the road. Wandering in the countryside he finds a place. The life he was after may be there. The account comes from the novel by H. G. Wells. John Mills and Betty Ann Davies take the leads in Anthony Pelissier’s British film of 1949.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The History of Mr. Polly about?
Alfred Polly is a quiet man. He does not much know what he wants.
Where can I watch The History of Mr. Polly?
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How long is The History of Mr. Polly?
The History of Mr. Polly runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).
When did The History of Mr. Polly come out?
The History of Mr. Polly was released in 1949.
Who directed The History of Mr. Polly?
The History of Mr. Polly was directed by Anthony Pelissier.
Who stars in The History of Mr. Polly?
The History of Mr. Polly stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie.
What is The History of Mr. Polly's rating?
The History of Mr. Polly holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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