Murder by Television(1935)
A STORY OF A PERFECT CRIME
Murder by Television Synopsis
James Houghland, inventor of a new method by which television signals can be instantaneously sent anywhere in the world, refuses to sell the process to television companies, who then send agents to acquire the invention any way they can. On the night of his initial broadcast Houghland is mysteriously murdered in the middle of his demonstration and it falls to Police Chief Nelson to determine who the murderer is from the many suspects present.
Murder by Television (1935) is a thriller, mystery, horror and science fiction film directed by Clifford Sanforth, released on October 1, 1935 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, Huntley Gordon and George Meeker. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Clifford Sanforth
- Writers:
- Joseph O'Donnell
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Reed
- Production:
- Cameo Pictures
- Budget:
- $35,000
- Status:
- Released
Murder by Television (1935) Trailer
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Murder by Television Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bela Lugosi
as Arthur Perry
June Collyer
as June Houghland
Huntley Gordon
as Dr. Henry M. Scofield
George Meeker
as Police Chief Nelson
Charles Hill Mailes
as James Houghland
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Houghland
Hattie McDaniel
as Isabella
- Allen Jung
Allen Jung
as Ah Ling
Henry Hall
as Hammond
Charles K. French
as Donald M. Jordan
- Larry Francis
Larry Francis
as Mendoza
Billy Sullivan
as Reardon - Watchman (as William 'Billy' Sullivan)
Key crew
Directed by Clifford Sanforth, written by Joseph O'Donnell.
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Murder by Television Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 22 ratings.
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Murder by Television – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murder by Television online?
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Murder by Television (1935) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Murder by Television?
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The main cast of Murder by Television (1935) includes Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, Huntley Gordon, George Meeker and Charles Hill Mailes. The film was directed by Clifford Sanforth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murder by Television released?
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Murder by Television was released on October 1, 1935 and runs for 53m.
Is Murder by Television worth watching?
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Murder by Television (1935) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Murder by Television?
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Yes. The official Murder by Television trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.