The Magic Box
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.
Cast: Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston, Maria Schell
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!
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- John Boulting
- Producers
- Ronald Neame
- Cast
- Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston, Maria Schell, Renée Asherson, Richard Attenborough, Robert Beatty
- Studio
- Festival Films
