The Magic Box (1951) tells the story of William Freise-Greene, a man whose life has taken a dramatic turn. Once a vibrant and talented individual, he is now elderly, ailing, and impoverished, largely overlooked by society. In his youth, William Green, as he was then known, altered his name to sound more prestigious for his exceptional photographic portrait work. However, his true passion lay in invention, particularly in his quest to develop a method for projecting moving images. This obsession not only defined his life but also profoundly impacted the lives of those closest to him.
The Magic Box (1951)
1951 · Movie · 118 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction John Boulting
Cast Robert Donat · Margaret Johnston · Maria Schell · Renée Asherson · Richard Attenborough · Robert Beatty · Martin Boddey · Edward Chapman · John Charlesworth · Maurice Colbourne · Laurence Olivier · Michael Redgrave · Peter Ustinov
Soundtrack William Alwyn
Screenplay Eric Ambler · Ray Allister
Cinematography Jack Cardiff
Technical sheet
Title The Magic Box
Original title The Magic Box
Year 1951
Type Movie
Length 118 min.
Country United Kingdom
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