
The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Release: 1952-01-01·Runtime: 118m·★ 6.5
Drama
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once young and handsome William Green. He changed his name to include his first wife's for the photographic portrait work he excelled 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
Renée Ashersonas Miss Tagg
Robert Beattyas Lord Beaverbrook
Joan Dowlingas Maggie
Michael Hordernas Official Receiver
Glynis Johnsas May Jones
James Kenneyas Kenneth Friese-Greene
Michael Redgraveas Mr. Lege
Robert Donatas William Friese-Greene
Maurice Colbourneas Bride's Father in wedding group
Roland Culveras 1st Company Promoter
Peter Reynoldsas Bridegroom in Wedding Group
Margaret Rutherfordas Lady Pond
Janette Scottas Ethel Friese-Greene
Basil Sydneyas William Fox-Talbot
Thora Hirdas Doctor's Housekeeper
John Howard Daviesas Maurice Friese-Greene
Michael Denisonas Reporter
Everley Greggas Bridegroom's Mother
Joan Hicksonas Mrs Stukely
Mervyn Johnsas Goitz
John Longdenas Speaker in Connaught Rooms
Bernard Milesas Cousin Alfred
Richard Murdochas Sitter in Bath Studio
Maria Schellas Helena Friese-Greene
Henry Edwardsas Fox Talbot's Butler
Robertson Hareas Sitter in Bath Studio
Peter Ustinovas Industry Man
Amy Venessas Grandmother in Wedding Group
Stanley Hollowayas Broker's Man
Ronald Shineras Fairground Barker
John Stuartas 2nd Platform Man at Connaught
Harcourt Williamsas Tom
William Hartnellas Recruiting Sergeant
Jack Hulbertas Holborn Policeman
Peter Jonesas Industry Man
Herbert Lomasas Warehouse Manager
Eric Portmanas Arthur Collings
Sybil Thorndikeas Sitter in Bath Studio
Marjorie Fieldingas Elderly Viscountess
Leo Gennas Maida Vale Doctor
John McCallumas Sitter in Bath Studio
Kay Walshas Hotel Receptionist
Martin Boddeyas Sitter in Bath Studio
A.E. Matthewsas Old Gentleman
Cecil Parkeras 1st Platform Man
Ernest Thesigeras Earl
Joyce Grenfellas Mrs Claire
Bessie Loveas Bride's Mother in Wedding Group
David Tomlinsonas Lab Asst
Richard Attenboroughas Jack Carter
Robert Flemyngas Doctor
Laurence Olivieras Police Constable 94-B
Sheila Simas Nursemaid
Emlyn Williamsas Bank Manager
Googie Withersas Sitter in Bath Studio
Patrick Holtas Sitter in Bath Studio
Sidney Jamesas Army Sergeant
Garry Marshas Company Promoter
Marianne Stoneas Bride in Wedding Group
Joan Youngas Glove Shop Colleague
Kathleen Harrisonas Mother in Family Group
Edward Chapmanas Father in Family Group
Mary Ellisas Nell Collings
Marius Goringas House Agent
Barry Jonesas Doctor
Ann Lancasteras Bridesmaid in Wedding Group
Miles Mallesonas Orchestra Conductor
Frank Pettingellas Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group
Dennis Priceas Harold
Michael Trubshaweas Sitter in Bath Studio
Frederick Valkas Maurice Guttenburg
Charles Victoras Industry Man
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