The Magic Box (1952)

Name: The Magic Box
Director: John Boulting
Genre: Drama
Released: 1952-01-01
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston, Maria Schell, Renée Asherson

Drama

Director: John Boulting

Cast: Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston, Maria Schell, Renée Asherson

Runtime118 min

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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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The Magic Box (1952), directed by John Boulting, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the life of William Freise-Greene, an inventor who played a key role in the development of motion pictures. While the film may not have received major awards recognition, it is considered an underrated gem that offers a poignant look at the personal sacrifices made in the name of innovation.

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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.