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The protagonist of The History of Mr. Polly is an antihero inspired by H. G. Wells's early experiences in the drapery trade: Alfred Polly, born circa 1870, a timid and directionless young man living in Edwardian England, who despite his own bumbling achieves contented serenity with little help from those around him. Mr. Polly's most ...
The History of Mr. Polly. H.G. Wells, John Sutherland (Introduction), Simon J. James (Notes) 3.65. 1,925 ratings223 reviews. Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters.
The History of Mr. Polly is a 1949 British film based on the 1910 comic novel The History of Mr. Polly by H.G. Wells. It was directed by Anthony Pelissier (who is also credited with the script) and stars John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Moore Marriott and Finlay Currie.
Año: 1949. Título original: The History of Mr. Polly. Sinopsis: Tranquilo y un poco sin rumbo ni dirección, Alfred Polly utiliza el dinero que heredó de su padre para casarse y montar una tienda en un pueblecito.
With John Mills, Betty Ann Davies, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie. With an inheritance after his father's death, Alfred Polly finds love in the arms of a schoolgirl but marries an unattractive cousin and opens a shop, leading him to unhappiness, arson, suicide attempts and escape.
The Project Gutenberg EBook of The History of Mr. Polly, by H. G. Wells This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
Edward Chapman. Mr. Johnson. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. Bookworm Alfred Polly (John Mills) is a hopeless daydreamer who cannot keep his mind on the task at hand, hence his...
