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
Moore Marriottas Ben Duckett
George Carneyas Bill Shackleton
Joss Ambleras Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Frederick Leisteras Mark Overend
Cathleen Nesbittas Mrs. Montrose
Edward Rigbyas Charlie Branfield
Beatrice Varleyas Mrs. Shackleton
Sebastian Cabotas Bit Part (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Office Worker (uncredited)
J.H. Robertsas Mr. Ambler
Howard Douglasas Taylor
Harry Terryas Workman (uncredited)
Moira Listeras Joan Shackleton
Cyril Smithas Dunham
William Hartnellas Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Mary Morrisas Lettie Shackleton
John Laurieas Tom Tetley
Bransby Williamsas Salvation Army Leader