The Magnet

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

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

as Kit

Wylie Watson

as Pickering

Julien Mitchell

as Mayor

Anthony Oliver

as Policeman

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