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