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