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The History of Mr. Polly (1949)
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27 April 1950 (Australia) moreGenre:
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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... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Fantastic! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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. Johnsen |
| Dandy Nichols | ... | Mrs. Johnson |
| Sally Ann Howes | ... | Christabel |
| Juliet Mills | ... | Little Polly |
| Laurence Baskcomb | ... | Mr. Rumbold |
| Edie Martin | ... | Lady on roof |
| Moore Marriott | ... | Uncle Pentstemon |
| David Horne | ... | Mr. Garvace |
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Denham Studios, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UKFun Stuff
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An earlier Hollywood version starring Charles Laughton was in production but was cancelled following the outbreak of the Second World War. moreQuotes:
The Innkeeper: What sort of work do you want?Alfred Polly: I've never properly thought that out.
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I have loved this film ever since I first saw it at approximately at the age of 6, 7 years on it's still one of my favourites. It's a heart warming tale that the whole family will love. Having never read the book I can't really compare but even so if the film's this good then I'm sure the book will be as good, if not better! I do not understand why the overall rating for this film is an average of 6.6. The people who vote obviously have no taste as this film is a masterpiece of acting. John Mills I credit as one of the best actors to have lived and one year after his death I don't think enough credit has been given to this man and his acting skills.