The Magnet(1950)
The Magnet Synopsis
A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.
The Magnet (1950) is a comedy film directed by Charles Frend, released on October 1, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Stephen Murray, Kay Walsh, James Fox and Meredith Edwards. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Frend
- Writers:
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Producers:
- Michael Balcon
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Banes
- Production:
- Ealing Studios, General Film Distributors
- Status:
- Released
The Magnet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Murray
as Dr Brent
Kay Walsh
as Mrs Brent
James Fox
as Johnny Brent
Meredith Edwards
as Harper
Gladys Henson
as Nanny
Thora Hird
as Nanny's friend
- Michael Brooke
Michael Brooke
as Kit
Wylie Watson
as Pickering
Julien Mitchell
as Mayor
- Anthony Oliver
Anthony Oliver
as Policeman
- Molly Hamley-Clifford
Molly Hamley-Clifford
as Mrs Dean
Harold Goodwin
as Pinball man
Key crew
Directed by Charles Frend, written by T. E. B. Clarke, produced by Michael Balcon.
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The Magnet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Magnet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magnet online?
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The Magnet (1950) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magnet?
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The main cast of The Magnet (1950) includes Stephen Murray, Kay Walsh, James Fox, Meredith Edwards and Gladys Henson. The film was directed by Charles Frend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magnet released?
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The Magnet was released on October 1, 1950 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Magnet worth watching?
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The Magnet (1950) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.