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