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