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The Magic Box
The Magic Box
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The Magic Box

1952
1h 58m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1952

Runtime

1h 58m

Where to Watch

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Storyline

"A rich and deeply moving story of a man whose achievement opened up a new world, and of the two women whose love and sacrifices made it possible!"

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 58m
Jan 1, 1952
Languages
English
Director
John Boulting
John Boulting
Production
Festival Films
Festival Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

81 Cast Members

Robert Donat

Robert Donat

William Friese-Greene

Margaret Johnston

Margaret Johnston

Edith Harrison Friese-Greene

Maria Schell

Maria Schell

Helena Friese-Greene

Renée Asherson

Renée Asherson

Miss Tagg

Richard Attenborough

Richard Attenborough

Jack Carter

Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty

Lord Beaverbrook

Martin Boddey

Martin Boddey

Sitter in Bath Studio

Edward Chapman

Edward Chapman

Father in Family Group

John Charlesworth

Graham Friese-Greene

Maurice Colbourne

Maurice Colbourne

Bride's Father in wedding group

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

1st Company Promoter

John Howard Davies

John Howard Davies

Maurice Friese-Greene

Michael Denison

Michael Denison

Reporter

Joan Dowling

Joan Dowling

Maggie

Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Fox Talbot's Butler

Mary Ellis

Mary Ellis

Nell Collings

Marjorie Fielding

Marjorie Fielding

Elderly Viscountess

Robert Flemyng

Robert Flemyng

Doctor

Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Maida Vale Doctor

Marius Goring

Marius Goring

House Agent

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