Magic on a Stick

Magic on a Stick

1946•10m•6.0/10

History

Ratings

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6.0/10(1)

This MGM Passing Parade series short recounts how English chemist John Walker invented the wooden friction match during the 1820s.

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Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Paul Langton

Paul Langton

John Walker (uncredited)

Jacqueline White

Jacqueline White

Mrs. John Walker (uncredited)

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