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