The Magic Box (1952)

01/01/1952 (GB) • 1h 58m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Robert Donat

William Friese-Greene

Margaret Johnston

Edith Harrison Friese-Greene

Maria Schell

Helena Friese-Greene

Robert Beatty

Lord Beaverbrook

Martin Boddey

Sitter in Bath Studio

Edward Chapman

Father in Family Group

John Charlesworth

Graham Friese-Greene


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$110,372.00

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