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