The Agitator

The story

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.

Cast & crew

William HartnellPeter Pettinger (as Billy Hartnell)

Mary MorrisLettie Shackleton

John LaurieTom Tetley

Moore MarriottBen Duckett

George CarneyBill Shackleton

Elliott Mason

Elliott MasonMrs. Pettinger

J.H. RobertsMr. Ambler

Frederick LeisterMark Overend

Joss AmblerCharles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works

Cathleen NesbittMrs. Montrose

Joyce Heron

Joyce HeronHelen Montrose

Edward RigbyCharlie Branfield