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!"

Aug 1 1952 Approved 1h 58m
Biography, Drama

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.

Plot

Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene (Robert Donat) 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 at which he was so good. 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.

Written by

Ray Allister, Eric Ambler

Directed by

John Boulting

Cast

Robert Donat, Maria Schell, Renée Asherson

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Festival Film Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 BAFTA 1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,457
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA