
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Release: 1952-01-01·Runtime: 118m·★ 6.5
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
Googie Withersas Sitter in Bath Studio
Thora Hirdas Doctor's Housekeeper
Maurice Colbourneas Bride's Father in wedding group
Leo Gennas Maida Vale Doctor
Joyce Grenfellas Mrs Claire
Ernest Thesigeras Earl
Michael Trubshaweas Sitter in Bath Studio
Joan Hicksonas Mrs Stukely
Richard Murdochas Sitter in Bath Studio
Frank Pettingellas Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group
Charles Victoras Industry Man
Robert Donatas William Friese-Greene
Roland Culveras 1st Company Promoter
Glynis Johnsas May Jones
Janette Scottas Ethel Friese-Greene
Maria Schellas Helena Friese-Greene
Peter Ustinovas Industry Man
Martin Boddeyas Sitter in Bath Studio
Henry Edwardsas Fox Talbot's Butler
Marjorie Fieldingas Elderly Viscountess
Kathleen Harrisonas Mother in Family Group
Jack Hulbertas Holborn Policeman
James Kenneyas Kenneth Friese-Greene
Herbert Lomasas Warehouse Manager
Michael Redgraveas Mr. Lege
Edward Chapmanas Father in Family Group
Michael Denisonas Reporter
John Longdenas Speaker in Connaught Rooms
Emlyn Williamsas Bank Manager
Peter Jonesas Industry Man
Laurence Olivieras Police Constable 94-B
Ronald Shineras Fairground Barker
Sheila Simas Nursemaid
Joan Youngas Glove Shop Colleague
Richard Attenboroughas Jack Carter
Sidney Jamesas Army Sergeant
John McCallumas Sitter in Bath Studio
Basil Sydneyas William Fox-Talbot
David Tomlinsonas Lab Asst
Stanley Hollowayas Broker's Man
John Howard Daviesas Maurice Friese-Greene
Marius Goringas House Agent
Mervyn Johnsas Goitz
Bessie Loveas Bride's Mother in Wedding Group
Garry Marshas Company Promoter
Bernard Milesas Cousin Alfred
Eric Portmanas Arthur Collings
Kay Walshas Hotel Receptionist
Harcourt Williamsas Tom
Margaret Johnstonas Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
William Hartnellas Recruiting Sergeant
Peter Reynoldsas Bridegroom in Wedding Group
Dennis Priceas Harold
Frederick Valkas Maurice Guttenburg
Joan Dowlingas Maggie
Mary Ellisas Nell Collings
Robertson Hareas Sitter in Bath Studio
Sybil Thorndikeas Sitter in Bath Studio
Renée Ashersonas Miss Tagg
Patrick Holtas Sitter in Bath Studio
Miles Mallesonas Orchestra Conductor
Marianne Stoneas Bride in Wedding Group
Robert Beattyas Lord Beaverbrook
Everley Greggas Bridegroom's Mother
Michael Hordernas Official Receiver
Barry Jonesas Doctor
Ann Lancasteras Bridesmaid in Wedding Group
A.E. Matthewsas Old Gentleman
Margaret Rutherfordas Lady Pond
John Stuartas 2nd Platform Man at Connaught
Robert Flemyngas Doctor
Cecil Parkeras 1st Platform Man
Amy Venessas Grandmother in Wedding Group
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