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