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!

6.4
19521h 58m

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.

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Thumbnail for video: The Magic Box (1951) - You must be a very happy man.

The Magic Box (1951) - You must be a very happy man.

Cast

Photo of Robert Donat

Robert Donat

William Friese-Greene

Photo of Margaret Johnston

Margaret Johnston

Edith Harrison Friese-Greene

Photo of Maria Schell

Maria Schell

Helena Friese-Greene

Photo of Robert Beatty

Robert Beatty

Lord Beaverbrook

Photo of Martin Boddey

Martin Boddey

Sitter in Bath Studio

Photo of Edward Chapman

Edward Chapman

Father in Family Group

Photo of Maurice Colbourne

Maurice Colbourne

Bride's Father in wedding group

Photo of Roland Culver

Roland Culver

1st Company Promoter

Photo of John Howard Davies

John Howard Davies

Maurice Friese-Greene

Photo of Henry Edwards

Henry Edwards

Fox Talbot's Butler

Photo of Mary Ellis

Mary Ellis

Nell Collings

Photo of Marjorie Fielding

Marjorie Fielding

Elderly Viscountess

Photo of Leo Genn

Leo Genn

Maida Vale Doctor

Photo of Marius Goring

Marius Goring

House Agent

Photo of Everley Gregg

Everley Gregg

Bridegroom's Mother

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