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