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