The History of Mr. Polly
“Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.”
Synopsis
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.
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John Mills
Alfred Polly
Betty Ann Davies
Miriam Larkins Polly
Megs Jenkins
The Innkeeper
Finlay Currie
Uncle Jim
Gladys Henson
Aunt Larkins
Diana Churchill
Annie Larkins
Shelagh Fraser
Minnie Larkins
Edward Chapman
Mr. Johnson
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Johnson
Sally Ann Howes
Christabel
Juliet Mills
Little Polly
Laurence Baskcomb
Mr. Rumbold
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Pelissier
- Screenplay & Story
- H. G. Wells, Anthony Pelissier
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The History of Mr. Polly
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Pelissier
H. G. Wells, Anthony Pelissier
William Alwyn
Desmond Dickinson
Department Leadership Roster
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Anthony Pelissier
Director
H. G. Wells
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The History of Mr. Polly about?
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.
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 principal cast of The History of Mr. Polly includes John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie, Gladys Henson.
When was The History of Mr. Polly released and how long is it?
The History of Mr. Polly was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The History of Mr. Polly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The History of Mr. Polly was composed by William Alwyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The History of Mr. Polly?
The History of Mr. Polly holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).