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