Magic on a Stick (1946)
This MGM Passing Parade series short recounts how English chemist John Walker invented the wooden friction match during the 1820s.
Director: Cy Endfield
Genre: History
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 19, 1946
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Langton - John Walker (uncredited)
- Jacqueline White - Mrs. John Walker (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Max Terr
Cinematography: Harold Lipstein
Editing: Tom Biggart
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
fire, inventor, invention, flame, matches, matchstick
More Films by Director: Cy Endfield
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Magic on a Stick about?
- This MGM Passing Parade series short recounts how English chemist John Walker invented the wooden friction match during the 1820s.
- Who directed Magic on a Stick?
- Magic on a Stick was directed by Cy Endfield.
- Who stars in Magic on a Stick?
- Magic on a Stick stars John Nesbitt, Paul Langton, Jacqueline White.
- How long is Magic on a Stick?
- Magic on a Stick has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Magic on a Stick?
- Magic on a Stick is a History film.
- Where was Magic on a Stick produced?
- Magic on a Stick was produced in United States of America.