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The Magnet (1950)

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

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Cast & Crew

Director
Charles Frend
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    Dr Brent Stephen Murray
  • Profile picture of Kay Walsh
    Mrs Brent Kay Walsh
  • Profile picture of James Fox
    Johnny Brent James Fox
  • Profile picture of Meredith Edwards
    Harper Meredith Edwards
  • Profile picture of Gladys Henson
    Nanny Gladys Henson
  • Profile picture of Thora Hird
    Nanny's friend Thora Hird
  • Profile picture of Wylie Watson
    Pickering Wylie Watson
  • Profile picture of Julien Mitchell
    Mayor Julien Mitchell

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Keywords

  • liverpool, england
  • ealing
  • magnet
  • schoolboy
  • child protagonist