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