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