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