The Twonky(1953)
Out of Your Own Tomorrow... Out of Time and Space a Fearsome Power!
The Twonky Synopsis
A college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.
The Twonky (1953) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Arch Oboler, released on June 10, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Hans Conried, William H. Lynn, Gloria Blondell and Janet Warren. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Arch Oboler
- Writers:
- Arch Oboler, Henry Kuttner, C.L. Moore
- Producers:
- Arch Oboler
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Jack Meakin
- Production:
- Arch Oboler Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Twonky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hans Conried
as Kerry West
William H. Lynn
as Coach Trout
Gloria Blondell
as Eloise
Janet Warren
as Carolyn West
Edwin Max
as Ed, TV Repairman
- Al Jarvis
Al Jarvis
as Mailman
- Evelyn Beresford
Evelyn Beresford
as Old Lady Motorist
Norman Fields
as Doctor
- Bob Jellison
Bob Jellison
as TV Shop Owner
- Stephen Roberts
Stephen Roberts
as Head Treasury Agent
Connie Marshall
as Cheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players
William Phipps
as Second Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale
Key crew
Directed by Arch Oboler, written by Arch Oboler, Henry Kuttner and C.L. Moore, produced by Arch Oboler.
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The Twonky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Twonky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Twonky online?
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The Twonky (1953) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Twonky?
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The main cast of The Twonky (1953) includes Hans Conried, William H. Lynn, Gloria Blondell, Janet Warren and Edwin Max. The film was directed by Arch Oboler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Twonky released?
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The Twonky was released on June 10, 1953 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Twonky worth watching?
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The Twonky (1953) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.