A boy steals a powerful magnet from a younger boy and gets him into all sorts of trouble.A boy steals a powerful magnet from a younger boy and gets him into all sorts of trouble.A boy steals a powerful magnet from a younger boy and gets him into all sorts of trouble.
James Fox
- Johnny Brent
- (as William Fox)
Michael Brooke
- Kit
- (as Michael Brooke Jr.)
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- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe four Liverpudlian lads that Johnny meets were all amateurs, not child actors.
- GoofsNear the start of the film, Johnny chalks a diamond shape on a gatepost. When a tramp appears moments later, the diamond is lower down and the corners are much sharper.
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The Magnet - Refreshing Simplicity for Children
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. I shuddered to think that Joseph might be able to act in a similar fashion on several occasions when I was not present, but I trust he will not. The film is funny, sharp-witted, and intelligent in its satire. The British have an understated way of delivering these kind of gems to the screen; whereas Hollywood always goes for the big production values and star power most of the time. Only the small independent filmmakers in America have a chance at making a film like this. See it and enjoy. And be careful buying your son or daughter a large magnet.
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- arthur_tafero
- Nov 12, 2021
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- Runtime1 hour 19 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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