The History of Mr Polly 1948

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 eventually resorts to desperate measures to break free. His random wanderings in the countryside lead him to a new opportunity that just might be what he's been looking for all along.

[@christinagavriel5047]

Truly wonderful story and a fantastic actor John mills is my favourite , all his films are believable ,full of emotion and truly remarkable & remembered by me always lovely

[@elaineisabelle427]

That's Hayley Mills father, I love her.

[@sunnyadams5842]

​@@elaineisabelle427oh WOW!! I went to camp eith her. I didn't know that though!! 😮

[@susiefoxy8130]

@@sunnyadams5842how can you not know that… they starred in many film together too!

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

Getting my buttered popcorn and gonna enjoy a late night movie!!! I love the oldies! This one was made the same year my mom was born😊

[@jstearns918]

That was a lovely film! Thank you.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

you're welcome , glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@bizzybee852]

Such a wonderful movie. John Mills was so talented.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

yes he was a brilliant actor . rip mr mills

[@mrswinkyuk]

Made in 1948 and I can hear every word clearly. Films/dramas on TV made with modern equipment and played on modern sound systems...I have to put the subtitles on because the actors mumble and/or the 'background' music is way off balance and drowns the actors out..

[@SnippetsBB]

It's because many of the old time actors studied elocution at school and later at the Roya Academy at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to perform mainly in theatre where one's voice had to "carry" to the back of the theatre. Unfortunately, with film current actors may "mumble" b/c of body microphones, etc. making it unnecessary to speak as clearly. My opinion!

[@johncantwell8216]

@@SnippetsBB Maybe they will develop AI to a point where it can fix these audio deficiencies.

[@lindaanthony7890]

I agree. Can never understand a word they’re saying.

[@patrickryan1515]

So I'm not losing my hearing OR MY MIND. Yes, the sound tracks on these older films are generally much clearer than on the new stuff.

[@johncantwell8216]

@@SnippetsBB That is why stage training is great for any actor!

[@mavisemberson8737]

We read this book at school in the 1950s. It is worth a glance even today.

[@sunnyadams5842]

Especially today. I am sonetimes just nowled over by how MANY great films were made back in the day. Just whenI think I must ve running out of decent movies. I mean, how many days and nights can a perdon watch mobies and did o et a while rw febre, a while new branch, a trove.of more good films. Thank God. We need tgem now!?

[@christinehall6441]

I love looking at decor and furnishings. My poor gran lived in a flat stuck in the poorest class level of the 40s but I loved it. Lino, gas meter. Filed down half pennies to fake shillings in gas meter, players weights in packets of five for a shilling, bread and dripping or sugar, lovely. No mod cons, outside loo. Later on in 60s, TV you put sixpence in the slot to watch for an hour or so. Scruffy old furniture. So simple and so easy.

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

With the indoor gas meters a shilling was of course required for use. When emptied by gas man once he got the required amount the few shillings left over came to my Mum. She would be delighted to exchange with her next door neighbour the returns they each got. A big day for both of them. I don't think they ever thought of filing down a half penny. Those were the days. At least we had our country to ourselves, not like now.

[@allanb52]

What a lovely film, seen it so many times and it leaves me feeling good, just like another HG Wells book The Time Machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

your welcome i love the old british classics as well

[@allanb52]

@@elwynrahaman3565 1959 film "The Journey", I would love to see again.

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

This is my first time seeing this and enjoying it very much. The Time Machine is one of my favorites!! I love the old British movies as well. I guess you could say it's a young love. Have only watched them a little over a year now.

[@sunnyadams5842]

Is it just me tonight, or is this film extraordinary in it's cinematography, it's range, something magic going on here... "Maybe it was just the drugs." - HS Thompson

[@londongirl1733]

One of my very favourites. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@elwynrahaman3565]

your welcome , i love the old classic films

[@natgarrison2300]

Absolutely delightful!!!

[@kennethbooker4955]

Another British film good cast

[@Danceswithfishes]

Excellent cast.

[@carmanbazza]

Watched this brilliant film many times, John mills top of the tree, buried in Denham next to his home. His daughter played the little girl another fine actress..

[@pipfox7834]

Juliet? Hayley came much later, I think ❤

[@carmanbazza]

Juliet. 😊

[@pipfox7834]

​@@carmanbazzathought so 😊

[@freesaxon6835]

Thanks for putting this up ,I have watched this film many times over the years, it's nice to see it again. I wish I could do a ' Mr. Polly ' what a lucky fellow.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

hi thanks i love all the old classic movies check out my other stuff

[@pipfox7834]

My dad did a Mr Polly, but he did it at 17. Left England on a boat for Australia in 1948, and transformed his life completely. Takes courage and good sense (plan ahead a bit), not many have both these things...perhaps.

[@BAM-jc7uy]

We were Boomers with his girls, H & J, and they were our introduction to the British sweetness and a special loveliness in their films.

[@jstearns918]

Was Juliet the little girl, Polly, in the film?

[@pipfox7834]

Saw Juliet and Hayley in a double hander at the Sheffield Theatre Royal I think it was, in 1991. Wonderful gals, beautiful historic theatre, gilded carvings all around the upper balcony, Velvet curtains - just like a movie set. (Thankyou for taking me, Aunty Margaret ❤)

[@patrickryan1515]

Nicely put.

[@eleanormatthews5275]

This was the book I had to read for my GCE so know it word for word!!

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Superb film!

[@TrevorMahoney-hn1vd]

Underrated message in this classic but no one has the attention span these days

[@pipfox7834]

Apparently all the commenters here did, though 😅

[@stevecharman8420]

This is one of my favourite films. There were two issues the film couldn't address. Firstly, Mr. Polly and his wife needed to be childless in order for us to keep our sympathy for him. It would have been beyond the pale for him to run out on young children. Secondly , as Alfred can't get a divorce without revealing that he's still alive, he'll have to "live in sin" with the Innkeeper but this means that the film isn't able to directly show that their relationship is more than platonic.

[@sherbear3r824]

Great insight!Enjoyed the film immensely.What a treat.

[@philodowd8080]

Always loved this film

[@pattiwhite9575]

First time seeing it. It was wonderful.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

me too , they made a remake in 2007 with lee evans not as good as the original

[@misfit2022]

If you are tired of your life change it. Excellent film based on an early Wells mainly driven by the energy of John Mills with a nice little cameo by Finlay Currie.

[@karenwright9123]

Sure but have the honesty to tell the woman!!

[@noelhall945]

In the 1950's this was the "O" Level Exam book for English Literature. - when we wore Boaters as School Uniform too.

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

If I may ask, what Is boater's? I e never heard of them.

[@mjrussell414]

@@Charlotte-bn4gpWell, even though I’m Canadian, I’ve read enough English literature and watched enough classic British movies & tv shows to know it is a straw hat with a ribbon around the crown. Use good ole pal Google for a photo.

[@GawdonBennett]

An absolute gem

[@gretamoffat8666]

This is funny and so many familiar faces.

[@frankangel9430]

Thank you.

[@nicolacarroll2767]

Thankyou x

[@elwynrahaman3565]

Your welcome , I love this film and have watched it many times John Mills was a brilliant actor

[@davidfogarty2220]

Never ever get bored of seeing this 'feel good' film.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

same here lost count of how many times ive watched it love the old british classics

[@ahmadkazemi8728]

Life was simple back then ,people were simple. Ĺittle kids now are rude. Leave alone the older ones. Humanity is headed to the gutters.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

so true 🤫

[@mavisemberson8737]

People were not anymore simple than they are now. It was not reported in the newspapers . No pseudo psychology from journalists , for instance. Look at the date of publication!

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

​@@mavisemberson8737my husband and I are blessed with 6 grandchildren. We are blessed that only one is mischievous, manipulating and very rude. Her father doesn't help matters. Children weren't born to be put on a pedestal, they were born to sit on a pedestal and mind their manners. 🫣

[@berylbattrick1246]

WHAT A GOOD MOVIE, THANK YOU.

[@novak-wq9dw]

I saw it already...love it. Watching again.

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

Humanity has changed so much in the intervening years and not for the better.

[@Ploskkky]

Comparing reality to a romantic fantasy movie always fails.

[@elwynrahaman3565]

that's why a lot of people always talk about the past as the good old days

[@worldupsidedown1]

Pleasant surprise, very different.

[@sozanmarshall2832]

Well i enjoyed that

[@elwynrahaman3565]

they did make a 2007 version starring lee evans the british comedian it wasn't too bad but not a patch on the original

[@surreygirl2075]

I reckoned two ladies in the film that have been acting for years there very good and so is john mills

[@grandmafran1361]

Those giggling cousins !

[@aadamtx]

I read the novel way back in 1976 or so as an English major, which looking back seemed an odd choice considering Wells' influence on sci-fi. But a good adaptation, although overall I prefer KIPPS with Michael Redgrave. Sally Ann Howes was quite the beauty at that age!

[@terriseaton3049]

Lovely movie! Guess this was Mill’s daughter’s debut.

[@donnarouse9432]

Consequences of actions!

[@kennethbooker4955]

This was filmed at denham studios

[@jandirafagumes5410]

Kkkkkkkkkk Eu tô rindo até agora kkkkk

[@suzysuzy4799]

💚🙏😇🙏💚

[@kathreilly7050]

💜

[@thesufi]

First MGTOW movie?

[@gretamoffat8666]

Alf garnets wife.

[@londongirl1733]

😂

[@jannyrocks1815]

Alf Garnett's wife was played by Dandy Nichols, this is Megs Jenkins

[@spherevision360]

@@jannyrocks1815 Dandy Nichols is in this film!

[@susiefoxy8130]

£500 …😳

[@karenwright9123]

The man had no character. If he didn't like the life why did he live it,should have took his 500 pounds and went to the country in the first place. Stupid man story.

[@yakk13]

Is the little girl Polly Juliette Mills? 1:05:38

[@elwynrahaman3565]

yes she is , she is in quite a few films including carry on jack 🙂

[@yakk13]

@@elwynrahaman3565 I didn’t think she was old enough to be in a forties film

[@elwynrahaman3565]

@@yakk13 yes she was born in 1941 so she was 8 in this film 👍

[@JaniceLouis-u2i]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kerriirvin5206]

Painful to watch, forced myself to watch 30 min. Waste of time

[@elwynrahaman3565]

why 🤨🤨🤨

[@susiefoxy8130]

I guess you are 20ish and have the attention span of a gnat!

[@cristinavelasco9818]

❤🎉❤🎉