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The Magic Box (1952)

★ 6.4/10 118 min Drama United Kingdom English
Director: John Boulting
Screenplay by: Eric Ambler
Book: Ray Allister
Streaming: Not available
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!

Description

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 Cast

Robert Donat
Robert Donat William Friese-Greene
Margaret Johnston
Margaret Johnston Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Maria Schell
Maria Schell Helena Friese-Greene
Renée Asherson
Renée Asherson Miss Tagg
Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough Jack Carter
Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty Lord Beaverbrook
Martin Boddey
Martin Boddey Sitter in Bath Studio
Edward Chapman
Edward Chapman Father in Family Group

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