The Magic Box
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!
1952 · 1h 58m · Approved
Drama
Directed by
John Boulting
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John Boulting Director
- 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
- John Charlesworth as Graham Friese-Greene
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