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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 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.
Original Release
09/03/1945
US Release
08/18/1949
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hartnell | Peter Pettinger (as Billy 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 / Charles Sheridan |
| Elliott Mason | Mrs. Pettinger |
| Cathleen Nesbitt | Mrs. Montrose |
Directors
Writers
Edward Dryhurst, William Riley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| William Hartnell | Peter Pettinger (as Billy 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 / Charles Sheridan |
| 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 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Louis H. Jackson | Producer |
