The History of Mr Polly (1949)
The History of Mr Polly
A daydreaming Victorian clerk comes into a large inheritance, which he invests in setting himself up as a gentlemen's outfitter. However, his lacklustre business and hasty marriage to a crabby harridan only bring unhappiness, so he begins to make desperate plans to escape. Period comedy based on HG Wells' novel, starring John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Sally Ann Howes and Finlay Currie
The History of Mr Polly airs on Talking Pictures TV at 4:30 PM, Thursday 23 January. (Subtitles.)
Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Comedy
Historical ➝ Period Drama
Literary Adaptation
John Mills
Actor
Betty Ann Davies
Actor
Finlay Currie
Actor