The Magnet (1950)

After trading an "invisible" watch for another boy's magnet, young Johnny begins to believe he's a wanted criminal and gets into mischief.

Director: Charles Frend
Cast: James Fox, Gladys Henson, Meredith Edwards, Thora Hird, Kay Walsh, Anthony Oliver, Julien Mitchell, Stephen Murray, Wylie Watson, Michael Brooke Jr
Runtime: 01h 18m
Type: Movie

The Magnet (1950)

After trading an "invisible" watch for another boy's magnet, young Johnny begins to believe he's a wanted criminal and gets into mischief.

Director: Charles Frend
Cast: James Fox, Gladys Henson, Meredith Edwards, Thora Hird, Kay Walsh, Anthony Oliver, Julien Mitchell, Stephen Murray, Wylie Watson, Michael Brooke Jr
Runtime: 01h 18m
Type: Movie
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Checked on 07/01/2026

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