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