Robert Donat
William Friese-Greene
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.
William Friese-Greene
Edith Harrison Friese-Greene
Helena Friese-Greene
Miss Tagg
Jack Carter
Lord Beaverbrook
Sitter in Bath Studio
Father in Family Group
Graham Friese-Greene
Bride's Father in wedding group
1st Company Promoter
Maurice Friese-Greene
Reporter
Maggie
Fox Talbot's Butler
Nell Collings
Elderly Viscountess
Doctor
Maida Vale Doctor
House Agent
Director
