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