The History of Mr. Polly (1949)
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62% of users liked it
(325 ratings)
H. G. Wells' non-fantasy efforts have, with the exception of Kipps, proven traditionally difficult to transfer to film. History of Mr. Polly occasionally suffers from too-close fidelity to its Wellsian source; one wishes that adaptor/director Anthony Pelissier could have "opened up"… More H. G. Wells' non-fantasy efforts have, with the exception of Kipps, proven traditionally difficult to transfer to film. History of Mr. Polly occasionally suffers from too-close fidelity to its Wellsian source; one wishes that adaptor/director Anthony Pelissier could have "opened up" the story a bit more. Still, the film is impeccably cast: particularly good is John Mills as Alfred Polly, whose efforts to make a go in the business world continually come acropper. A humble draper's clerk, Polly is profoundly affected by a variety of personal relationships, most notably with colorful Uncle Jim (Finlay Currie) and his nagging wife Miriam (Betty Ann Davies). Ultimately, he finds happiness in an even humbler pursuit than the drapery business. Star John Mills' daughter Juliet shows up in a very minor role. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Pelissier
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 8, 1949 Wide
Critic Reviews
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
It moves along at the leisurely pace of an English pastoral tone poem.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Parts of the movie are engaging, parts lightly amusing, parts awkward, and parts a little dull.
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Cast
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John Mills
as Alfred Polly
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Sally Ann Howes
as Cristabel
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Finlay Currie
as Uncle Jim
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Betty Ann Davies
as Miriam
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Edward Chapman
as Mr. Johnson
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Diana Churchill
as Annie
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Megs Jenkins
as Plump woman
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Shelagh Fraser
as Minnie
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Moore Marriott
as Uncle Pentstemon
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Gladys Henson
as Mrs. Larkins
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Wylie Watson
as Mr. Rusper
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Miles Malleson
as Old gentleman
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Doris Hare
as May Pant
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Dandy Nichols
as Mrs. Johnson
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Irene Handl
as Lady on Left
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Lawrence Baskcomb
as Mr. Rumbold
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Edie Martin
as Lady on Roof
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Ernest Jay
as Mr. Hinks
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Cyril Smith
as Mr. Voules
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Dennis Arundell
as Clergyman
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Juliet Mills
as Little Polly
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David Horne
as Mr. Garvace
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Wally Patch
as Customer
- Michael Ripper
- Victor Platt
