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The Magic Box

6.519521h 58mMovieDrama

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…

DirectorJohn Boulting
WriterEric Ambler
ProducerRonald Neame

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Streaming in 25 other countries

The Magic Box isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 21 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Boulting

RDRobert Donat
Robert Donat
William Friese-Greene
MJMargaret Johnston
Margaret Johnston
Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
MSMaria Schell
Maria Schell
Helena Friese-Greene
RARenée Asherson
Renée Asherson
Miss Tagg
RARichard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Jack Carter
RBRobert Beatty
Robert Beatty
Lord Beaverbrook
MBMartin Boddey
Martin Boddey
Sitter in Bath Studio
ECEdward Chapman
Edward Chapman
Father in Family Group
JCJohn Charlesworth
John Charlesworth
Graham Friese-Greene
MCMaurice Colbourne
Maurice Colbourne
Bride's Father in wedding group
RCRoland Culver
Roland Culver
1st Company Promoter
JDJohn Howard Davies
John Howard Davies
Maurice Friese-Greene

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