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The Magic Box is a 1951 British Technicolor biographical drama film directed by John Boulting. The film stars Robert Donat as William Friese-Greene, with numerous cameo appearances by performers such as Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivier. It was produced by Ronald Neame and distributed by British Lion Film Corporation.
- £220,000 or $700,000
- Ronald Neame
The Magic Box: Directed by John Boulting. With Renée Asherson, Richard Attenborough, Robert Beatty, Martin Boddey. A chronicle of the life of William Friese-Greene, a British inventor and early pioneer in cinema.
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1h 58m1951. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A successful photographer becomes obsessed with inventing a motion picture projector. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Boulting. Director. Robert Donat. William Friese-Greene. Margaret Johnston. Maria Schell. Richard Attenborough.
- John Boulting
- Robert Donat
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Publication date. 1951. Topics. 1951, 9Honey Movies. The Magic Box. The story of William Friese-Greene, a British inventor who made the first movie camera. Starring: Maria Schell, Margaret Johnston, Robert Beatty. Addeddate. 2024-01-25 12:00:23.
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The Magic Box. William Friese-Green (Robert Donat) is a young British photographer who dreams of making the projection of moving images into a reality. Through various experiments, luck and...
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- John Boulting
- Biography
- Robert Donat
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Watch Now. The Magic Box (1952) U 09/23/1952 (US) Drama 1h 58m. User. Score. Play Clip. 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! Overview. Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once very different.