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