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