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