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The Magnet (1950)

1950-10-01 · 1h 19m · EN
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A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.

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T. E. B. ClarkeWriterCharles FrendDirectorT. E. B. ClarkeWriter

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Stephen MurrayStephen MurrayDr BrentKay WalshKay WalshMrs BrentJames FoxJames FoxJohnny BrentMeredith EdwardsMeredith EdwardsHarperGladys HensonGladys HensonNannyThora HirdThora HirdNanny's friendMichael BrookeMichael BrookeKitWylie WatsonWylie WatsonPickeringJulien MitchellJulien MitchellMayorAnthony OliverAnthony OliverPolicemanMolly Hamley-CliffordMolly Hamley-CliffordMrs DeanHarold GoodwinHarold GoodwinPinball man

Keywords

Child protagonistLiverpoolEalingMagnetSchoolboyLiverpool, england

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityChild Protagonist · Liverpool · EalingDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference455279Actor preference194063 · 330081 · 252238

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

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