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The History of Mr Polly

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama adapted from the novel by H G Wells , starring John Mills
Sally Ann Howes
Reflecting on a life of missed opportunities, draper Alfred Polly hits upon a drastic solution to his problems.
Director Anthony Pelissier (1949)

Contributors

Novel By:
H G Wells
Unknown:
John Mills
Unknown:
Sally Ann Howes
Unknown:
Alfred Polly
Director:
Anthony Pelissier
Alfred Polly:
John Mills
Cristobel:
Sally Ann Howes
Uncle Jim:
Finlay Currie
Annie:
Diana Churchill
Miriam:
Betty Ann Davies
Mr Johnson:
Edward Chapman
Minnie:
Shelagh Fraser
Source: Radio Times

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