The Magic Box
movie
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 January 01, 1952
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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.
Cast
Robert Donat
as
William Friese-Greene
Margaret Johnston
as
Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Maria Schell
as
Helena Friese-Greene
Renée Asherson
as
Miss Tagg
Richard Attenborough
as
Jack Carter
Robert Beatty
as
Lord Beaverbrook
Martin Boddey
as
Sitter in Bath Studio
Edward Chapman
as
Father in Family Group
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John Charlesworth
as
Graham Friese-Greene
Maurice Colbourne
as
Bride's Father in wedding group
Roland Culver
as
1st Company Promoter
John Howard Davies
as
Maurice Friese-Greene
Crew
Jack Cardiff
as
Director of Photography
John Boulting
as
Director
Ronald Neame
as
Producer
Eric Ambler
as
Screenplay
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Richard Best
as
Editor
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George Minassian
as
Camera Technician
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Julia Squire
as
Costume Designer
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Ray Allister
as
Book
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Bob McNaught
as
Production Manager
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Arthur Ibbetson
as
Assistant Camera
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T. Hopewell Ash
as
Art Direction
John Bryan
as
Production Design