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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 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.
17 de dic. de 2016 · Title: The History of Mr. Polly. Summary: 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. His heart is in neither of these enterprises and he ... Directed by: Anthony Pelissier.
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.
Rebecca West and H.G. Wells had a long term relationship - and a child together - Anthony West. The History of Mr. Polly is an absolute gem with Mr. Polly an unlikely hero. Mr. Polly, loosely based on Wells himself, cleverly subverts Edwardian propriety and society's expectations.
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.
El trapero Alfred Polly, harto de su desastrosa vida, prende fuego a su tienda y abandona a su molesta mujer. Se pone en camino hasta que llega a un motel donde tendrá que luchar con tío Jim, si quiere quedarse.
