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