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