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