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