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