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