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The magic box

Title
The magic box [motion picture] / Festival Film Productions.
Publication
1993.

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Moving imageBy appointment only M16 5063 MOffsite

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Additional Authors
  • Ambler, Eric, 1909-1998.
  • Boulting, John.
  • Donat, Robert, 1905-1958.
  • Johnston, Margaret.
  • Schell, Maria.
  • Warner Home Video (Firm)
  • Festival Film Productions.
Description
3 film reels (103 min.) : bsd., col.; 16 mm.
Summary
William Friese-Greene dedicated his life to the development of motion pictures. His devotion cost him his family, his self-respect and his reputation. He died in poverty, while Thomas Edison was acclaimed in history books as inventor of movies.
Subject
  • Feature films
  • Friese-Greene, William, 1855-1921 > Drama
  • Motion pictures > History
Note
  • Original production: 1951.
Credits (note)
  • Director, John Boulting; screenplay, Eric Ambler.
Title
The magic box [motion picture] / Festival Film Productions.
Imprint
1993.
Performer
Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston, Maria Schell.
Credits
Director, John Boulting; screenplay, Eric Ambler.
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Added Author
Ambler, Eric, 1909-1998.
Boulting, John.
Donat, Robert, 1905-1958.
Johnston, Margaret.
Schell, Maria.
Warner Home Video (Firm)
Festival Film Productions.
Branch Call Number
M16 5063 M
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