The Agitator
The Agitator
Release: 1945-01-24·Runtime: 85m·★ 6.3
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
Mary Morrisas Lettie Shackleton
Edward Rigbyas Charlie Branfield
Joss Ambleras Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
Cyril Smithas Dunham
John Laurieas Tom Tetley
Moira Listeras Joan Shackleton
Harry Terryas Workman (uncredited)
Beatrice Varleyas Mrs. Shackleton
Bransby Williamsas Salvation Army Leader
William Hartnellas Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
Moore Marriottas Ben Duckett
J.H. Robertsas Mr. Ambler
Frederick Leisteras Mark Overend
Cathleen Nesbittas Mrs. Montrose
George Carneyas Bill Shackleton
Howard Douglasas Taylor
Sebastian Cabotas Bit Part (uncredited)
Ian Wilsonas Office Worker (uncredited)