The Magic Box (1952)
The Magic Box is a 1952 drama movie directed by John Boulting, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston and Maria Schell.
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.
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What is The Magic Box about?
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.
When was The Magic Box released?
The Magic Box was released on 1 January 1952.
How long is The Magic Box?
The Magic Box runs 1h 58m.
Who made The Magic Box?
The Magic Box was directed by John Boulting.
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
- 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