The Magic Box (1952)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- John Boulting
Writing:
- Eric Ambler
- Ray Allister
Stars:
Release Date: 1952-01-01
6.3/10
6.3/10
- Country: GB
- Language: English
- Runtime: 118
- Revenue: $110,372
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House Agent
William Friese-Greene
Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Helena Friese-Greene
Miss Tagg
Jack Carter
Lord Beaverbrook
Sitter in Bath Studio
Father in Family Group
Bride's Father in wedding group
1st Company Promoter
Maurice Friese-Greene
Reporter
Maggie
Fox Talbot's Butler
Nell Collings
Elderly Viscountess
Doctor
Maida Vale Doctor
Bridegroom's Mother
Mrs Claire
Sitter in Bath Studio
Mother in Family Group
Recruiting Sergeant
Mrs Stukely
Doctor's Housekeeper
Broker's Man
Sitter in Bath Studio
Official Receiver
Holborn Policeman
Army Sergeant
May Jones
Goitz
Doctor
Industry Man
Kenneth Friese-Greene
Bridesmaid in Wedding Group
Warehouse Manager
Speaker in Connaught Rooms
Bride's Mother in Wedding Group
Orchestra Conductor
Company Promoter
Old Gentleman
Cousin Alfred
Sitter in Bath Studio
Sitter in Bath Studio
Police Constable 94-B
1st Platform Man
Bridegroom's Father in Wedding Group
Arthur Collings
Harold
Mr. Lege
Bridegroom in Wedding Group
Lady Pond
Ethel Friese-Greene
Fairground Barker
Nursemaid
2nd Platform Man at Connaught
Bride in Wedding Group
William Fox-Talbot
Earl
Sitter in Bath Studio
Lab Asst
Sitter in Bath Studio
Industry Man
Maurice Guttenburg
Grandmother in Wedding Group
Industry Man
Hotel Receptionist
Bank Manager
Tom
Sitter in Bath Studio
Glove Shop Colleague
Film Society Member (uncredited)
