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The Agitator

60% | Jan 24, 1945 | 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.

Featured Crew

Edward Dryhurst
Writer
John Harlow
Director

Cast

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William Hartnell
Peter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)
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Mary Morris
Lettie Shackleton
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John Laurie
Tom Tetley
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Moore Marriott
Ben Duckett
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George Carney
Bill Shackleton

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