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The History of Mr. Polly   1949         N/R, 95 min. Genre: Drama Director: Anthony Pelissier   Cast: John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Megs Jenkins, Finlay Currie, Betty Ann Davies, Gladys Henson, Diana Churchill, Edward Chapman, Shelagh Fraser, Dandy Nichols, Juliet Mills, Moore Marriott, David Horne, Edie Martin, Doris Hare   Based on H.G. Wells' novel, this story involves Alfred Polly's (John Mills) change of lifestyle after he leaves his domineering wife (Betty Ann Davies) and wanders the countryside. He finally takes a job as a handyman at a country inn and, at long last, finds true happiness. Cast John Mills Alfred Polly Sally Ann Howes Christabel Megs Jenkins The Innkeeper Finlay Currie Uncle Jim Betty Ann Davies Miriam Larkins Polly Gladys Henson Aunt Larkins Diana Churchill Annie Larkins Edward Chapman Mr. Johnson Shelagh Fraser Minnie Larkins Dandy Nichols Mrs. Johnson Juliet Mills Little Polly Moore Marriott Uncle Pentstemon David Horne Mr. Garvace Edie Martin Lady on Roof Doris Hare May Punt