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