The Magic Box
(1952)

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!

Released: 1952-01-01

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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.

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Robert Donat

as William Friese-Greene

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Margaret Johnston

as Edith Harrison Friese-Greene

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Maria Schell

as Helena Friese-Greene

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Robert Beatty

as Lord Beaverbrook

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Martin Boddey

as Sitter in Bath Studio

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Edward Chapman

as Father in Family Group

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John Charlesworth

as Graham Friese-Greene

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Maurice Colbourne

as Bride's Father in wedding group

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Roland Culver

as 1st Company Promoter

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John Howard Davies

as Maurice Friese-Greene

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Henry Edwards

as Fox Talbot's Butler

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Mary Ellis

as Nell Collings

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Marjorie Fielding

as Elderly Viscountess

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Leo Genn

as Maida Vale Doctor

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Marius Goring

as House Agent

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Jack Cardiff

Director of Photography

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John Bryan

Production Design

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T. Hopewell Ash

Art Direction

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Julia Squire

Costume Designer

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Bob McNaught

Production Manager

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Cliff Owen

Assistant Director

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Max Varnel

Assistant Director

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