Summaries

A chronicle of the life of William Friese-Greene, a British inventor and early pioneer in cinema.

Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene (Robert Donat) was once very different. As young and handsome William Green he changed his name to include his first wife's so that it sounded more impressive for the photographic portrait work at which he was so good. But he was also an inventor and his search for a way to project moving pictures became an obsession that ultimately changed the life of all those he loved.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Details

Keywords
  • lie
  • inventor
  • coincidence
  • poverty
  • family problems
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Jul 31, 1952
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production companies Festival Film Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 58m
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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