Product Details

• Actors: Robert Donat, Maria Schell, Margaret Johnston, Renée Asherson, Richard Attenborough
• Directors: John Boulting
• Writers: Eric Ambler, Ray Allister
• Producers: Ronald Neame
• Format: PAL
• Number of tapes: 1
• Run Time: 118 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004CJHH
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #340,863 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb homage to cinema!, February 12, 2006

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Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Magic Box [VHS] (VHS Tape)

The haunting story of William Friese-Greene the inventor of the motion picture camera is described with a sense of pride and profound respect. Supported by a sharp and incisive script, the film deals with the hardships and disillusions through his life, the infinite patience of his wife and the epic sacrifice of his sons when decide to go to the Army to avoid him a heavy burden to maintain.

The towering performance still remains in our memory days and days after the lights are off. The notable contribution of so many heavy weight actors is an additive merit of this intimate chamber work. Magnificent direction of John Boulting.

Here, between you and me. I am still amazed to be the first reviewer to comment that hidden gem. Do not miss it.!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Photographers and Movie Makers, May 11, 2009

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Dennis in Houston (Texas, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic Box [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ] (DVD)

If you like digital photogrpahy or if you like making movies, or both, then you will like this movie. It shows the sheer enthusiasm and passion of a man with cameras.
I saw it on Encore on TV. Hope that soon it is available on a US DVD (NTSC type instead of PAL).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Donat At His Best, October 31, 2009

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Stanley Cooper (jupiter, florida United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Magic Box [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.2 Import - United Kingdom ] (DVD)

This Movie THE MAGIC BOX And Count Of Monte Cristo Are And Chips Are Truly The
best Of Robert Donat/Why They Don't Release This Magic Box On DVD In The USA
is Beyond Reason/For Those Who have Not Seen The Magic Box//Well You're In For A Treat/A Great Story A Wonderful Script Great Direction Just A Great Movie//So Please Put This Out On DVD//By The Way Please Put Edward G.Robinsons Great Movie
THE HATCHET MAN out On DVD Another Great Movie With One Of The Best Endings That I Have Ever Seen//If Not The Best////
Stanley Cooper Jupiter Florida
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