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The protagonist of The History of Mr. Polly is an antihero inspired by H. G. Wells's early experiences in the drapery trade: Alfred Polly, born circa 1870, a timid and directionless young man living in Edwardian England, who despite his own bumbling achieves contented serenity with little help from those around him. Mr. Polly's most striking ...
The History of Mr. Polly is a 1949 British film 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) and stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Moore Marriott and Finlay Currie.
With John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie. With an inheritance after his father's death, Alfred Polly finds love in the arms of a schoolgirl but marries an unattractive cousin and opens a shop, leading him to unhappiness, arson, suicide attempts and escape.
The History of Mr. Polly. H.G. Wells, John Sutherland (Introduction), Simon J. James (Notes) 3.65. 1,935 ratings225 reviews. Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters.
Let me tell the history of Mr. Polly from the cradle to these present difficulties. “First the infant, mewling and puking in its nurse’s arms.”
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Bookworm Alfred Polly (John Mills) is a hopeless daydreamer who cannot keep his mind on the task at hand, hence his inevitable dismissal from his dreary job as a draper's...
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With an inheritance after his father's death, Alfred Polly finds love in the arms of a schoolgirl but marries an unattractive cousin and opens a shop, leading him to unhappiness, arson, suicide attempts and escape.
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.
The History of Mr. Polly (1949) 1949 United Kingdom Directed by Anthony Pélissier Produced by John Mills Written by Anthony Pélissier Featuring John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Finlay Currie Running time 94 minutes. Articles related to The History of Mr. Polly. Lists. H.G. Wells 150th anniversary: 10 essential film adaptations from the godfather of sci-fi. By David Parkinson.
