The Agitator
The Agitator
Release: 1945-01-24·Runtime: 85m·★ 6.0
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
British National Films
Cast
John Laurieas Tom Tetley
Frederick Leisteras Mark Overend
Moira Listeras Joan Shackleton
Bransby Williamsas Salvation Army Leader
Joss Ambleras Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Beatrice Varleyas Mrs. Shackleton
J.H. Robertsas Mr. Ambler
Sebastian Cabotas Bit Part (uncredited)
Harry Terryas Workman (uncredited)
Mary Morrisas Lettie Shackleton
Moore Marriottas Ben Duckett
Edward Rigbyas Charlie Branfield
George Carneyas Bill Shackleton
Cathleen Nesbittas Mrs. Montrose
Cyril Smithas Dunham
Howard Douglasas Taylor
Ian Wilsonas Office Worker (uncredited)
William Hartnellas Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)