The Magnet

Interactive Features for The Magnet

The Magnet offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

• Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 4 characters interconnect through 3 relationship links.
• AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A child's deceptive trade grows into a charitable legend while guilt, misunderstanding, and courage lead Johnny toward moral relief.

Based On

• The Magnet
• The Magnet Motor
• On the magnet, magnetick bodies also, and on the great magnet the earth

Credits

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  Director

  Charles Frend
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  Cast

  as Dr Brent

  Stephen Murray
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  Cast

  as Mrs Brent

  Kay Walsh
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  Cast

  as Johnny Brent

  James Fox
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  Cast

  as Harper

  Meredith Edwards
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  Cast

  as Nanny

  Gladys Henson
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  Cast

  as Nanny's friend

  Thora Hird

• Cast

  as Kit

  Michael Brooke
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  Cast

  as Pickering

  Wylie Watson
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  Cast

  as Mayor

  Julien Mitchell

• Cast

  as Policeman

  Anthony Oliver

• Cast

  as Mrs Dean

  Molly Hamley-Clifford
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  Cast

  as Pinball man

  Harold Goodwin

Universe & Franchise Timeline

• Ealing comedies — Watch Order · Character Knowledge Graph

The Magnet is title 6 of 18 in the Ealing comedies release order. Previous: A Run for Your Money (1949). Next: The Lavender Hill Mob (1951).

Related Movies & Series

• The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) — Universe Link

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