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