
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Release: 1952-01-01·Runtime: 118m·★ 6.5
Drama
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once young and handsome William Green. He changed his name to include his first wife's for the photographic portrait work he excelled 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
Edward Chapmanas Father in Family Group
Jack Hulbertas Holborn Policeman
Ann Lancasteras Bridesmaid in Wedding Group
Frank Pettingellas Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group
Basil Sydneyas William Fox-Talbot
David Tomlinsonas Lab Asst
Emlyn Williamsas Bank Manager
Eric Portmanas Arthur Collings
Dennis Priceas Harold
Michael Redgraveas Mr. Lege
Googie Withersas Sitter in Bath Studio
Joan Dowlingas Maggie
Robert Donatas William Friese-Greene
Roland Culveras 1st Company Promoter
Ronald Shineras Fairground Barker
Marianne Stoneas Bride in Wedding Group
Sybil Thorndikeas Sitter in Bath Studio
Mary Ellisas Nell Collings
Peter Jonesas Industry Man
Peter Reynoldsas Bridegroom in Wedding Group
Ernest Thesigeras Earl
Michael Denisonas Reporter
Sidney Jamesas Army Sergeant
Margaret Johnstonas Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Stanley Hollowayas Broker's Man
Glynis Johnsas May Jones
Peter Ustinovas Industry Man
Frederick Valkas Maurice Guttenburg
Amy Venessas Grandmother in Wedding Group
Thora Hirdas Doctor's Housekeeper
James Kenneyas Kenneth Friese-Greene
Herbert Lomasas Warehouse Manager
Margaret Rutherfordas Lady Pond
Renée Ashersonas Miss Tagg
Kathleen Harrisonas Mother in Family Group
Bessie Loveas Bride's Mother in Wedding Group
Laurence Olivieras Police Constable 94-B
Charles Victoras Industry Man
Maurice Colbourneas Bride's Father in wedding group
Marjorie Fieldingas Elderly Viscountess
Patrick Holtas Sitter in Bath Studio
John McCallumas Sitter in Bath Studio
Sheila Simas Nursemaid
Joan Youngas Glove Shop Colleague
Richard Attenboroughas Jack Carter
Martin Boddeyas Sitter in Bath Studio
Joyce Grenfellas Mrs Claire
Bernard Milesas Cousin Alfred
Harcourt Williamsas Tom
John Stuartas 2nd Platform Man at Connaught
Henry Edwardsas Fox Talbot's Butler
Robertson Hareas Sitter in Bath Studio
Mervyn Johnsas Goitz
Barry Jonesas Doctor
John Longdenas Speaker in Connaught Rooms
Maria Schellas Helena Friese-Greene
Everley Greggas Bridegroom's Mother
Janette Scottas Ethel Friese-Greene
Michael Trubshaweas Sitter in Bath Studio
Kay Walshas Hotel Receptionist
Robert Flemyngas Doctor
Leo Gennas Maida Vale Doctor
Joan Hicksonas Mrs Stukely
Cecil Parkeras 1st Platform Man
John Howard Daviesas Maurice Friese-Greene
Marius Goringas House Agent
Garry Marshas Company Promoter
William Hartnellas Recruiting Sergeant
Michael Hordernas Official Receiver
Miles Mallesonas Orchestra Conductor
A.E. Matthewsas Old Gentleman
Richard Murdochas Sitter in Bath Studio
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