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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.
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.
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
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 sheer...
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Aug 11, 2010 · 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. Renee Asherson. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. Also Known As. Magic Box. Genre. Drama. Biography.
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Overview. 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.
