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The Magnet
The Magnet

The Magnet

Genres

Comedy

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

79 mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

01 October 1950

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray

Dr Brent

Kay Walsh

Kay Walsh

Mrs Brent

James Fox

James Fox

Johnny Brent

Meredith Edwards

Meredith Edwards

Harper

Gladys Henson

Gladys Henson

Nanny

Thora Hird

Thora Hird

Nanny's friend

Michael Brooke

Michael Brooke

Kit

Wylie Watson

Wylie Watson

Pickering

Julien Mitchell

Julien Mitchell

Mayor

Anthony Oliver

Anthony Oliver

Policeman

Molly Hamley-Clifford

Molly Hamley-Clifford

Mrs Dean

Harold Goodwin

Harold Goodwin

Pinball man

Joan Hickson

Joan Hickson

Mrs Ward

Joss Ambler

Joss Ambler

Businessman

Sam Kydd

Sam Kydd

Postman

Russell Waters

Russell Waters

Doctor

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

Tramp

Thomas Johnston

Thomas Johnston

Perce

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