The Agitator
Not to be confused with the 2001 Japanese film Agitator (film).
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie.[1] Its plot follows a young socialist who is forced to question his beliefs when he unexpectedly inherits a large firm. It was based on the novel Peter Pettenger by William Riley.
Cast
- William Hartnell ... Peter Pettinger
- Mary Morris ... Lettie Shackleton
- John Laurie ... Tom Tetley
- Moore Marriott ... Ben Duckett
- J.H. Roberts ... Mr. Ambler
- George Carney ... Bill Shackleton
- Frederick Leister ... Mark Overend
- Joss Ambler ... Charles Sheridan - the manager of Overend Works
- Elliott Mason ... Mrs. Pettinger
- Cathleen Nesbitt ... Mrs. Montrose
- Joyce Heron ... Helen Montrose
- Edward Rigby ... Charlie Branfield
- Philip Godfrey ... Bert Roberts
- Moira Lister ... Joan Shackleton
- Beatrice Varley ... Mrs. Shackleton
- Cyril Smith ... Dunham
- Howard Douglas ... Taylor
- Lloyd Pearson ... Derek Cunlyffe
- Edgar Driver ... Smith
- Bransby Williams ... Salvation Army Leader