The Magic Box

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.

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Release date

1 Jan 1952

Runtime

1 h 58 min

• TMDB 6.5

Genres

• Drama

Director

John Boulting

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Robert Donatas William Friese-GreeneMargaret Johnstonas Edith Harrison Friese-GreeneMaria Schellas Helena Friese-GreeneRenée Ashersonas Miss TaggRichard Attenboroughas Jack CarterRobert Beattyas Lord BeaverbrookMartin Boddeyas Sitter in Bath StudioEdward Chapmanas Father in Family GroupJohn Charlesworthas Graham Friese-GreeneMaurice Colbourneas Bride's Father in wedding group

Writers

Eric Ambler

Composer

WAWilliam Alwyn

Cinematography

Jack Cardiff

Studios

FFFestival Films

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