
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Release: 1952-01-01·Runtime: 118m·★ 6.4
Drama
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once very different. As young and handsome William Green he changed his name to include his first wife's so that it sounded more impressive for the photographic portrait work he was so good at. But he was also an inventor and his search for a way to project moving pictures became an obsession that ultimately changed the life of all those he loved.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Festival Films
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Maria Schellas Helena Friese-Greene
Edward Chapmanas Father in Family Group
Michael Hordernas Official Receiver
Richard Murdochas Sitter in Bath Studio
Dennis Priceas Harold
John Howard Daviesas Maurice Friese-Greene
Mary Ellisas Nell Collings
Joan Hicksonas Mrs Stukely
James Kenneyas Kenneth Friese-Greene
Bessie Loveas Bride's Mother in Wedding Group
Joan Youngas Glove Shop Colleague
Marjorie Fieldingas Elderly Viscountess
Robert Flemyngas Doctor
Joyce Grenfellas Mrs Claire
Robertson Hareas Sitter in Bath Studio
Barry Jonesas Doctor
Laurence Olivieras Police Constable 94-B
Frank Pettingellas Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group
Ernest Thesigeras Earl
Kathleen Harrisonas Mother in Family Group
John McCallumas Sitter in Bath Studio
Sidney Jamesas Army Sergeant
Janette Scottas Ethel Friese-Greene
Ronald Shineras Fairground Barker
Frederick Valkas Maurice Guttenburg
Kay Walshas Hotel Receptionist
Renée Ashersonas Miss Tagg
William Hartnellas Recruiting Sergeant
Ann Lancasteras Bridesmaid in Wedding Group
Garry Marshas Company Promoter
Leo Gennas Maida Vale Doctor
Patrick Holtas Sitter in Bath Studio
Bernard Milesas Cousin Alfred
Marianne Stoneas Bride in Wedding Group
Amy Venessas Grandmother in Wedding Group
Googie Withersas Sitter in Bath Studio
Eric Portmanas Arthur Collings
Margaret Rutherfordas Lady Pond
Peter Ustinovas Industry Man
Marius Goringas House Agent
Stanley Hollowayas Broker's Man
Richard Attenboroughas Jack Carter
Glynis Johnsas May Jones
Miles Mallesonas Orchestra Conductor
Peter Reynoldsas Bridegroom in Wedding Group
Martin Boddeyas Sitter in Bath Studio
Herbert Lomasas Warehouse Manager
Sybil Thorndikeas Sitter in Bath Studio
Harcourt Williamsas Tom
Roland Culveras 1st Company Promoter
Mervyn Johnsas Goitz
Thora Hirdas Doctor's Housekeeper
Peter Jonesas Industry Man
Cecil Parkeras 1st Platform Man
John Stuartas 2nd Platform Man at Connaught
Basil Sydneyas William Fox-Talbot
Michael Trubshaweas Sitter in Bath Studio
Maurice Colbourneas Bride's Father in wedding group
Jack Hulbertas Holborn Policeman
Charles Victoras Industry Man
Emlyn Williamsas Bank Manager
Robert Donatas William Friese-Greene
Robert Beattyas Lord Beaverbrook
Joan Dowlingas Maggie
Henry Edwardsas Fox Talbot's Butler
Michael Redgraveas Mr. Lege
Sheila Simas Nursemaid
Margaret Johnstonas Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Michael Denisonas Reporter
Everley Greggas Bridegroom's Mother
John Longdenas Speaker in Connaught Rooms
A.E. Matthewsas Old Gentleman
David Tomlinsonas Lab Asst
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