The History of Mr Polly (2007): Cast & Plot
The History of Mr Polly is a 2007 drama directed by Gillies MacKinnon, starring Lee Evans as Alfred Polly, Richard Elfyn and Anne-Marie Duff. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Gillies MacKinnon
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ITV
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The History of Mr Polly About?
The premise of The History of Mr Polly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fate Can Give You a Second Chance When Alfred Polly fails to find fulfilment as a shop keeper, he leaves his wife and sets out on the open road to see where freedom leads.
The History of Mr Polly Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- based on novel
The History of Mr Polly Cast & Characters
Lee Evans leads the cast as Alfred Polly, with Richard Elfyn as William Polly and Anne-Marie Duff as Miriam Larkins. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gillies MacKinnon
- Lee Evans as Alfred Polly
- Richard Elfyn as William Polly
- Anne-Marie Duff as Miriam Larkins
- Richard Coyle as Jim
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The History of Mr Polly Plot Summary
What happens in The History of Mr Polly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After being dismissed from a draper’s shop where his father had apprenticed him, Alfred Polly finds it increasingly hard to secure another position. A telegram announcing his father’s death pulls him back to the family home, setting off a chain of decisions that will redefine his life. A bequest of £500 offers a glimmer of possibility, and a family friend, Mr Johnsen, urges him to invest in a shop—a notion Polly dislikes but cannot ignore. While wandering the countryside on a newly bought bicycle, he experiences a brief dalliance with a schoolgirl, Christabel, before he ultimately marries Miriam Larkins, one of his cousins. Fifteen years pass, and the couple runs a draper’s shop in Fishbourne, their home and work life punctuated by constant bickering and friction that erodes affection.
Full summary
The whole story of The History of Mr Polly, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The History of Mr Polly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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How much money does Alfred Polly receive as a bequest from his father?
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The History of Mr Polly FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The History of Mr Polly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The History of Mr Polly?
The History of Mr Polly runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The History of Mr Polly released?
The History of Mr Polly was released on May 7, 2007.
Who directed The History of Mr Polly?
The History of Mr Polly was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
More films by Gillies MacKinnon Who is in the cast of The History of Mr Polly?
The History of Mr Polly stars Lee Evans as Alfred Polly, Richard Elfyn as William Polly and Anne-Marie Duff as Miriam Larkins, among 18 credited actors.
Does The History of Mr Polly have a post-credit scene?
No. The History of Mr Polly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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