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The Magic Box

The story of William Friese-Greene, a pioneering British inventor who made significant contributions to the development of cinema.

William Freise-Greene, a once-young and handsome photographer, struggled with poverty, illness, and obscurity in his later years.

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Clip from "The Magic Box" (1951)

The Magic Box (1951) - You must be a very happy man.

The Magic Box (1951) - You must be a very happy man.

Info about The Magic Box

Studio(s): Festival Film Productions, Festival Films

Originally Released: United States, Sep 23, 1952

Production Country: United Kingdom

Box Office Gross: $110,372.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, History