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The Magnet

A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.

1h 19m1950TMDb 6.4

Comedy

English

Crew and Cast

Charles FrendCharles FrendDirectorStephen MurrayStephen MurrayDr BrentKay WalshKay WalshMrs BrentJames FoxJames FoxJohnny BrentMeredith EdwardsMeredith EdwardsHarperGladys HensonGladys HensonNannyThora HirdThora HirdNanny's friend
Michael BrookeKitWylie WatsonWylie WatsonPickeringJulien MitchellJulien MitchellMayor
Anthony OliverPoliceman
Molly Hamley-CliffordMrs DeanHarold GoodwinHarold GoodwinPinball manJoan HicksonJoan HicksonMrs WardJoss AmblerJoss AmblerBusinessmanSam KyddSam KyddPostmanRussell WatersRussell WatersDoctorJames Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeTramp
Thomas JohnstonPerce

Storyline

A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
1 October 1950
Runtime
1h 19m
TMDB score
6.4 / 10 (24 votes)

Production

Director
Charles Frend
Writers
T. E. B. Clarke
Studios
Ealing Studios, General Film Distributors
Countries
United Kingdom

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English