
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
Barry Jonesas Doctor
John Longdenas Speaker in Connaught Rooms
Bessie Loveas Bride's Mother in Wedding Group
A.E. Matthewsas Old Gentleman
Janette Scottas Ethel Friese-Greene
David Tomlinsonas Lab Asst
Stanley Hollowayas Broker's Man
Ann Lancasteras Bridesmaid in Wedding Group
Googie Withersas Sitter in Bath Studio
Dennis Priceas Harold
Michael Denisonas Reporter
Joyce Grenfellas Mrs Claire
Eric Portmanas Arthur Collings
Renée Ashersonas Miss Tagg
Michael Hordernas Official Receiver
Peter Jonesas Industry Man
Basil Sydneyas William Fox-Talbot
Peter Ustinovas Industry Man
Richard Attenboroughas Jack Carter
Edward Chapmanas Father in Family Group
Thora Hirdas Doctor's Housekeeper
John McCallumas Sitter in Bath Studio
Margaret Rutherfordas Lady Pond
Ernest Thesigeras Earl
Martin Boddeyas Sitter in Bath Studio
John Howard Daviesas Maurice Friese-Greene
Joan Youngas Glove Shop Colleague
Margaret Johnstonas Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Robertson Hareas Sitter in Bath Studio
Patrick Holtas Sitter in Bath Studio
Miles Mallesonas Orchestra Conductor
Michael Redgraveas Mr. Lege
Peter Reynoldsas Bridegroom in Wedding Group
Michael Trubshaweas Sitter in Bath Studio
Harcourt Williamsas Tom
John Stuartas 2nd Platform Man at Connaught
Kay Walshas Hotel Receptionist
Robert Donatas William Friese-Greene
Richard Murdochas Sitter in Bath Studio
Frederick Valkas Maurice Guttenburg
Emlyn Williamsas Bank Manager
Maria Schellas Helena Friese-Greene
Robert Beattyas Lord Beaverbrook
Robert Flemyngas Doctor
Everley Greggas Bridegroom's Mother
Jack Hulbertas Holborn Policeman
Glynis Johnsas May Jones
James Kenneyas Kenneth Friese-Greene
Bernard Milesas Cousin Alfred
Joan Dowlingas Maggie
Mary Ellisas Nell Collings
Joan Hicksonas Mrs Stukely
Herbert Lomasas Warehouse Manager
Amy Venessas Grandmother in Wedding Group
Henry Edwardsas Fox Talbot's Butler
Leo Gennas Maida Vale Doctor
Marius Goringas House Agent
Garry Marshas Company Promoter
Sheila Simas Nursemaid
Marianne Stoneas Bride in Wedding Group
Maurice Colbourneas Bride's Father in wedding group
Cecil Parkeras 1st Platform Man
Ronald Shineras Fairground Barker
Roland Culveras 1st Company Promoter
Kathleen Harrisonas Mother in Family Group
William Hartnellas Recruiting Sergeant
Sidney Jamesas Army Sergeant
Mervyn Johnsas Goitz
Sybil Thorndikeas Sitter in Bath Studio
Laurence Olivieras Police Constable 94-B
Frank Pettingellas Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group
Charles Victoras Industry Man
Marjorie Fieldingas Elderly Viscountess
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