(1986), Comrades EXTRAS ARE: A nine minutes long introduction to the film by film historian Steve Chibnall and an image gallery of around thirty production stills, plus the original British quad poster. The story involves a young Wallasey boy, Johnny Brent (Fox), who obtains the eponymous magnet by deception, leading to much confusion. No one wants it though and it keeps coming back allowing it to be repeatedly auctioned. Johnny mistakenly thinks she is talking about the little boy himself, and becomes convinced that he is guilty of murder and goes on the runThis is an utterly charming film, with the very photogenic William Fox holding the attention throughout. Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Lanky blond British lead of the 1960s who began as a child actor in the early 50s. : Fox started a wine merchant business and also dealt in antiques and pictures. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. (1989), Farewell to the King This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of serviceapply. The actor William Fox, who has died aged 97, was also a soldier, playwright, wine-merchant - and connoisseur of the civilised life. Eric Shorter. [8], The film has not achieved the general popularity of better-known Ealing comedies such as Passport to Pimlico and The Lavender Hill Mob, although it is described as "a mild-mannered affair and the comedy gives way to a decidedly poignant conclusion". (1988), The Whistle Blower (People with polio often needed these machines to breathe.) (1987), New World The story involves a young Wallasey boy, Johnny Brent (Fox), who obtains the eponymous magnet by deception, leading to much confusion. As far as I know, William / James is still alive and will be 80 years old next year, which gives some idea of just how long ago this film was made. Robin Fox was born in the parish of St George Hanover Square, Westminster, the son of Hilda Louise (Alcock), an actress, and Arthur William Fox, the son of industrialist Samson Fox. Johnny Brent (a young James Fox - billed as William Fox), a 10 year old wanderer, cons a younger boy into giving him his magnet. After a six-year interruption for military service in World War II, his acting career did not reach the heights of his early years. Wonderful post war film of ENGLAND as she was, with decent honest Englihmen and Ladies behaving in a true English way of decency and high standards. Remove Ads Cast Crew Details Genres Cast He overhears and misinterprets some information he believes is connected with the boy he stole from. But it works and the money is raised. (1992), Patriot Games Alright kids adventure, fleeing from the law and getting into a decent amount of trouble along the way. 'The Magnet (1950)' is one of the studio's lesser-known comedies, but ranks among their most charming efforts. Performance (1970) -- (Movie Clip) Cog In An Organ, Performance (1970) -- (Movie Clip) Opening, Bachelor, Remains Of The Day, The (1993) -- (Movie Clip) One Doesn't Do That, Mister Lonely Actor: Vida Hope Actor: William Fox Actor: James . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2018. This Liverpool set Ealing Comedy is oddly devoid of Scousers until the back end of the film when the boy central to the plot crosses paths with a group of street urchins. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I also enjoyed hearing the Northern accents on the scruffy boys who rough-up then adopt Johnny once they find out they have a common enemy in the police. He achieved this, and was awarded the school's gold medal upon graduating. William Fox. Its as if everything is reset in a cultural medium and tastes need to be rediscovered or even reinvented. Actor . This movie suffers in the middle section where it wanders off to nowhere and only the end make it worthwhile. (2001), Lover's Prayer (2013), Bunny and the Bull One actor who benefited from this was Dirk Bogarde. IMDb William Fox is a 97 years old British actor from Manila, Metro Manila. The opening and closing sequences of this film have haunted me all my life with their beauty and power, and are one of the main reasons why I have loved films all my life. Incidents come and go but James Fox is annoying as an actor and his accent is totally out of character in Liverpool, and the rest of the actors suffer from the same Kensington/Chelsea complaint, or should I say Belgravia and Mayfair. If you wish a change and want to compare the scum and low standard fare served up today, with a truly great ENGLISH film then buy this and treasure it as a shining example of how great a country was before the scum and riff raff took over. [2][3], In 1939 Fox and Hillard were living in Dolphin Square, where they became annoyed by their neighbour Unity Mitford's habit of playing loud Nazi marching songs. Mrs. Brent. More conventional leading man duties came with "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (1967) and as one of the lovers of "Isadora" (1968) in that biopic of the dancing Duncan. In the US he had been offered an audition by Warner Bros., but turned it down since his new love, Patricia Hillard was acting in Oxford. the old pier, the baths the indoor fairground. (1994), Shadow on the Sun James Fox. William Fox Date of Birth: 19th May 1939 Country of Birth: UK Notes later credited as James Fox Filmography The Magnet (1950) (as Johnny Brent) The Miniver Story (1950) One Wild Oat (1951) Page Last Modified: 4th October 2017 Page Added: 8th May 2003 Page Views: 12510 - Read William Fox's Guardian Obituary They are looking for him to give it back, thinking he's a poor waif, and he ends up on the run across the river in Liverpool, protected by a bunch of tough street kids, while his parents, Stephen Murray and Kay Walsh, search for him. [2][3][5], Fox was an officer in the London Irish Rifles. William [James] Fox. Stock photos, 360 images, vectors and videos His imagination - coupled with his stricken conscience - takes over, as the boy with the magnet becomes of interest to the local authorities. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. (1992), A Question of Attribution The Magnet is a 1950 British comedy film featuring Stephen Murray, Kay Walsh and in his first starring role James Fox (then billed as William Fox). (1989), High Season Clarke . Seeing as The Magnet was released in 1950, this suggests that Kaye's waxwork was only on display for, at most, a couple of years the poor chap! A boy tricks into stealing a powerful magnet from a younger boy but the magnet gets him into all sorts of trouble that he decides to give it away. External Reviews The pier and ferry are no longer there but the Floral Pavilion and Wilkie's fairground (where they try to influence the pinball machine with the magnet) are. Clarke. | What a refreshing sight this film was to be enjoyed with my ten year old son, who by coincidence, was the same age as the protagonist in this film. Of course, where else would you try to sell iron lungs, but at a bikini contest. He played opposite Peggy Ashcroft in As You Like It, and their performance was painted by Walter Sickert. On a train returning to school, Johnny sees the little boy's nanny and overhears her telling her friend about her budgerigar, which she says has died of a broken heart. A delightful comedy of mistaken identity, misinformation, and chinese whispers. This jars and the film is not strong enough to survive it. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. . Fox, es un actor canadiense-estadounidense retirado. : (1966), King Rat Please try again. (1994), Boiler Room Produced by Michael Balcon. Aside from that, this wasn't too bad I guess. We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. It's a fine story about growing up and having a bit of an adventure on the way. However, Johnny eventually manages to con it out of him by swopping it for an "invisible watch". : [4] He won a scholarship, but since he was from a wealthy family, the scholarship was only given on the condition that the money be passed on to the next person on the list. He enjoyed early success on the stage playing juvenile roles. Clarke. This film is one of the main reasons why I have loved films all my life. I have knocked one star off my rating for the lack-lustre sound quality. (1965), The Servant [4] A Chinese boy (played by Geoffrey Yin) appears in this scene, which was unusual for the time in film, although there had been a significant Chinese community in Liverpool since the 1860s, but when he is called home by his mother in Chinese, explains this to his friends in a fluent Liverpool accent. After demobilisation Fox was considered too old to take on juvenile roles, and given that he had no experience as a lead actor, directors were wary of casting him in these parts. (1965), Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines; or How I Flew From London to Paris in 25 Hours and 11 Minutes . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. , Number of discs 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. This review may contain spoilers. After a short spell on Broadway, Fox returned to Britain. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. (1997), Never Ever Scene from the classic movie "The Magnet" (1950) in which William (later James) Fox sets his eyes on a younger boy's favorite toy. Dynastic roots. 13-Apr-1937) Brother: Robert Fox (producer, b. [2][3], Fox was born in Manila in the Philippines, the son of a successful trader who operated across the South China Sea. Gentle Ealing comedy about childhood, guilt and half-truths starring a young James Fox (then known by his real name, William Fox) as Johnny Brent, a mischievous boy who tricks a younger boy (Keith Robinson) into giving him his magnet in return for an 'invisible' clock. These activities led to his devoting less time to actingthough he continued to perform, notably in television shows such as The Duchess of Duke Street, When the Boat Comes In and Yes, Prime Minister. Aspect Ratio (1967), The Chase Filmed on location in Birkenhead; New Brighton; Liverpool and Wallasey.The then eleven years old William Fox, in only his second film, gives an excellent performance as Johnny Brent, the son of well off parents (Stephen Murray and Kay Walsh), who covets a large magnet owned by Kit (Michael Brooke), a younger boy who is building sandcastles on the beach at New Brighton and who is watched over by his nanny (Gladys Henson). After several successful productions Fox handed over the chairmanship of the Reunion Theatre to Laurence Olivier. (1984), Runners Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 May 2012. Music by William Alwyn. He would also appear in an opera as Haushofmeister in Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos at Glyndebourne.[2][3]. Letterboxd Limited. (1978), The Arp Statue Try again. He saves the life of one boy who had fallen through a disused pier. To view this content, please use one of the following compatible browsers: James William Fox, Versatile actor and connoisseur of the civilised life, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, William Fox as Caesar in George Bernard Shaw's play Caesar and Cleopatra. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. WAITING. The characters are, in the main, well portrayed and it's good to see another bravura performance from that most underrated of character actors, Meredith Edwards. : (1990), The Mighty Quinn "ObituaryWilliam FoxVersatile actor and connoisseur of the civilised life", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Fox_(actor)&oldid=1084098812, People educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College, Alumni of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Graduates of the Staff College, Camberley, Pages containing London Gazette template with parameter supp set to y, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 April 2022, at 15:02. The location shots are first class, and lend an authenticity to the proceedings. (1988), Here are a few different size Movie Posters for. So much so that I bought the remastered DVD of it.As an adult actor, William Fox changed his name to James Fox and co-starred in many films, including The Servant with Dirk Bogarde. (1968), Duffy 1947, with Lord Mountbatten (James Fox), representing the United Kingdom, in the bio-pic, King Rat (1965) -- (Movie Clip) The British Are Impressed, American Corporal King (George Segal, title character), the leading hustler at the Japanese P.O.W. (2014), A Long Way from Home William Fox was born on January 26, 1911 (died on September 20, 2008, he was 97 years old) in Manila, Metro Manila as William Hubert Fox. After feeling guilt (and particularly the fear of being caught out) he hands the . : He meets an eccentric iron lung maker who is raising funds for the local hospital, and gives him the magnet to be auctioned for charity. There is no actual plot to the story but it is just a journey of a boy revolving the magnet. Of course Ealing had previously released comedies, but Passport to Pimlico, Whisky Galore and Kind Hearts and Coronets came out within three months of each other, all were critically and commercially successful and they merged in people's minds as a unique form of British comedy - in fact the three films are very different and the idea of Ealing Comedy was more happy accident than an aesthetic movement or studio strategy, but once the idea was planted Ealing sensibly ran with it. (2000), Mickey Blue Eyes [4] Stalwarts of Ealing's repertory ensemble, however, such as Stanley Holloway and Alec Guinness, were absent, although James Robertson Justice made a small appearance as a tramp, using a Gaelic pseudonym;[7] at the time he was a candidate in the General Election. Starring Stephen Murray, Kay Walsh, James Fox and Thora Hird. (1964), The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (2001), Gulliver's Travels He manages to con a younger boy out of a large horseshoe magnet by trading it for an "invisible watch". (2000), Up At the Villa (2009). This film was made the year that I was born. Absolute Beginners (1986) -- (Movie Clip) I Love This Look! A very good script spoken in a realy high standard of English. Dr. Brent. Stephen Murray is a psychiatrist who uses jargon that is nonsense most of the time and the mention of Jung had me in fits of unwanted laughter. As there is next to no hope of StudioCanal restoring this film properly, both sound as well as image and we're now stuck with this, whoever instigated this stupid policy of muffling the sound should be sacked as they are clearly incompetent. After a six-year interruption for military service in the Second World War, his acting career did not reach the heights of his early years. 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