The Magic Box (1952)

  • NR
  • 09/23/1952 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 58m

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!

Overview

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.

Eric Ambler

Screenplay

John Boulting

Director

Cast

Robert Donat's headshot

Robert Donat

William Friese-Greene
Margaret Johnston's headshot

Margaret Johnston

Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Maria Schell's headshot

Maria Schell

Helena Friese-Greene
Renée Asherson's headshot

Renée Asherson

Miss Tagg
Richard Attenborough's headshot

Richard Attenborough

Jack Carter
Robert Beatty's headshot

Robert Beatty

Lord Beaverbrook
Martin Boddey's headshot

Martin Boddey

Sitter in Bath Studio
Edward Chapman's headshot

Edward Chapman

Father in Family Group

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