BBC Documentaries
The Magic Box
TV-PG
2013 • E258 Jul 29, 2013 60mBiography of British film pioneer William Friese-Greene, who designed and patented a working cinematic camera. His life was dogged by tragedy because of hardship and lack of recognition. Moving from Bristol to London, he spends all his time and money on his new invention, but is largely ignored. Featuring a dazzling array of some of Britain's finest actors in cameo roles.