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