The History of Mr. Polly
1949, English. Directed by Anthony Pelissier.
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Anthony PelissierDirector
- John MillsAlfred Polly
- Betty Ann DaviesMiriam Larkins Polly
- Megs JenkinsThe Innkeeper
- Finlay CurrieUncle Jim
- Gladys HensonAunt Larkins
- Diana ChurchillAnnie Larkins
- Shelagh FraserMinnie Larkins
- Edward ChapmanMr. Johnson
- Dandy NicholsMrs. Johnson
- Sally Ann HowesChristabel
- Juliet MillsLittle Polly
- Laurence BaskcombMr. Rumbold
Details
- Released
- 8 February 1949
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- H. G. Wells
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The History of Mr. Polly runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The History of Mr. Polly is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The History of Mr. Polly on?
The History of Mr. Polly isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 February 1949. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The History of Mr. Polly?
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Who directed The History of Mr. Polly?
The History of Mr. Polly (1949) was directed by Anthony Pelissier and stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins.