“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!”
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The Magic Box (1952) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Magic Box at a Glance
The Magic Box is a 1952 drama film helmed by John Boulting, with a cast led by Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston and Maria Schell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes and came out on January 1, 1952. The Magic Box is rated 6.5/10 by TMDB users across 25 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once young and handsome William Green. He changed his name to include his first wife's for the photographic portrait work he excelled 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.
Where “The Magic Box” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Robert Donat
William Friese-Greene
Margaret Johnston
Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Maria Schell
Helena Friese-Greene
Renée Asherson
Miss Tagg
Richard Attenborough
Jack Carter
Robert Beatty
Lord Beaverbrook
Martin Boddey
Sitter in Bath Studio
Edward Chapman
Father in Family Group
John Charlesworth
Graham Friese-Greene
Maurice Colbourne
Bride's Father in wedding group
Roland Culver
1st Company Promoter
John Howard Davies
Maurice Friese-Greene
Frequently Asked Questions About The Magic Box
When was The Magic Box released?
The Magic Box was released on January 1, 1952.
What is the runtime of The Magic Box?
The Magic Box has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in The Magic Box?
The Magic Box stars Robert Donat as William Friese-Greene, Margaret Johnston as Edith Harrison Friese-Greene, Maria Schell as Helena Friese-Greene and Renée Asherson as Miss Tagg. The cast also includes Richard Attenborough, Robert Beatty, Martin Boddey and Edward Chapman.
Who directed The Magic Box?
The Magic Box was directed by John Boulting. The screenplay is credited to Eric Ambler.
What genre is The Magic Box?
The Magic Box is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is the TMDB score of The Magic Box?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.5/10 from 25 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Magic Box for free?
You can watch the video for The Magic Box, "The Magic Box (1951) - You must be a very happy man.", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Magic Box?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Magic Box include My Dinner with Hervé (2018), Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius (2004), The Parts You Lose (2019), TalhotBlond (2012) and Flash of Genius (2008).
Can I stream the full movie of The Magic Box on 123Movies?
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