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