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The History of Mr Polly

on BBC Two England

Adaptation of H G Wells's novel, starring John Mills Sally Ann Howes
Reflecting on a life of missed opportunities, draper Alfred Polly hits upon a drastic solution to his seemingly insurmountable problems.
Director Anthony Pelissier 0 FILMS: pages 31-34

Contributors

Unknown:
John Mills
Unknown:
Sally Ann Howes
Unknown:
Draper Alfred Polly
Director:
Anthony Pelissier
Alfred Polly:
John Mills
Cristabel:
Sally Ann Howes
Plump woman:
Megs Jenkins
Uncle Jim:
Finlay Currie
Annie:
Diana Churchill
Miriam:
Bett Ann Davies

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