THE AGITATOR (1945)
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The Agitator
Drama
January 24, 1945
English
1h 25m
England, United States
British National Films
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
Cast & Characters
William Hartnell
Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Mary Morris
Lettie Shackleton
John Laurie
Tom Tetley
Moore Marriott
Ben Duckett
George Carney
Bill Shackleton
Elliott Mason
Mrs. Pettinger
J.H. Roberts
Mr. Ambler
Frederick Leister
Mark Overend
Joss Ambler
Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Cathleen Nesbitt
Mrs. Montrose
Joyce Heron
Helen Montrose
Edward Rigby
Charlie Branfield
Philip Godfrey
Bert Roberts
Moira Lister
Joan Shackleton
Beatrice Varley
Mrs. Shackleton
Cyril Smith
Dunham
Howard Douglas
Taylor
Lloyd Pearson
Derek Cunlyffe
Edgar Driver
Smith
Bransby Williams
Salvation Army Leader
Newton Blick
Workman (uncredited)
Sebastian Cabot
Bit Part (uncredited)
David Davies
Foreman at Meeting (uncredited)
George Hilsdon
Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
Vincent Holman
Butler (uncredited)
Crew
John Harlow
Director
Edward Dryhurst
Writer
William Riley
Novel
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Louis H. Jackson
Producer