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