The Magnet (1950): Cast & Plot
The Magnet is a 1950 comedy directed by Charles Frend, starring James Fox as Johnny Brent, Thora Hird and James Robertson Justice. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Magnet About?
The premise of The Magnet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.
The Magnet Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- psychologist
- iron lung
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- polio
- police officer
- fundraiser
- deception
- child psychologist
The Magnet Cast & Characters
James Fox leads the cast as Johnny Brent, with Thora Hird as Nanny's friend and James Robertson Justice as Tramp. Directed by Charles Frend; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Frend
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James Fox as Johnny Brent - Thora Hird as Nanny's friend
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James Robertson Justice as Tramp -
Kay Walsh as Mrs Brent
Also Starring in The Magnet
· 14 more- Wylie Watson Pickering
- Harold Goodwin Pinball man
- Sam Kydd Postman
- Joan Hickson Mrs Ward
- Russell Waters Doctor
- Meredith Edwards Harper
- Gladys Henson Nanny
- Joss Ambler Businessman
- Stephen Murray Dr Brent
- Anthony Oliver Policeman
- Julien Mitchell Mayor
- Michael Brooke Kit
- Thomas Johnston Perce
- Molly Hamley-Clifford Mrs Dean
More from Charles Frend
More films directed by Charles Frend: Cone of Silence, Barnacle Bill, The Long Arm and Lease of Life.
The Magnet Plot Summary
What happens in The Magnet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eleven-year-old Johnny Brent is home from school during a scarlet fever outbreak, but he doesn’t bother to stay isolated. He lives in New Brighton on the North West coast, and after watching his father board the ferry to work as a psychologist in Liverpool, he spends the morning exploring the beach and easygoing seaside mischief.
Full summary
The whole story of The Magnet, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Magnet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the eleven‑year‑old boy who is the film’s main character?
The Magnet Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “磁铁” and “Alba generosa”.
- Also known as
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- 磁铁
- Alba generosa
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The Magnet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Magnet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Magnet?
The Magnet runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Magnet released?
The Magnet was released on October 1, 1950.
Who directed The Magnet?
The Magnet was directed by Charles Frend.
More films by Charles Frend Who is in the cast of The Magnet?
The Magnet stars James Fox as Johnny Brent, Thora Hird as Nanny's friend and James Robertson Justice as Tramp, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Magnet have a post-credit scene?
No. The Magnet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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