Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Ambler, Eric, 1909-1998.
2. Boulting, John.
3. Donat, Robert, 1905-1958.
4. Johnston, Margaret.
5. Schell, Maria.
6. Warner Home Video (Firm)
7. Festival Film Productions.

Description

1. 3 film reels (103 min.) : bsd., col.; 16 mm.

Summary

1. 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

1. Motion pictures > History
2. Friese-Greene, William, > 1855-1921 > Drama
3. Feature films

Note

1. Original production: 1951.

Credits (note)

1. Director, John Boulting; screenplay, Eric Ambler.

Title

1. The magic box [motion picture] / Festival Film Productions.

Imprint

1. 1993.

Performer

1. Robert Donat, Margaret Johnston, Maria Schell.

Credits

1. Director, John Boulting; screenplay, Eric Ambler.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Reserve Film and Video Collection Special Collections material

Added author

1. Ambler, Eric, 1909-1998.
2. Boulting, John.
3. Donat, Robert, 1905-1958.
4. Johnston, Margaret.
5. Schell, Maria.
6. Warner Home Video (Firm)
7. Festival Film Productions.

Branch call number

1. M16 5063 M