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Murder by Television

1935·Directed by Clifford Sanforth

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Released
October 1, 1935
Runtime
53m

About Murder by Television

  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction

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.

Director
  • CSClifford Sanforth
Writer
  • JOJoseph O'Donnell

Principal cast

In billing order
  • Bela LugosiArthur Perry
  • June CollyerJune Houghland
  • Huntley GordonDr. Henry M. Scofield
George MeekerPolice Chief Nelson
  • Charles Hill MailesJames Houghland
  • Claire McDowellMrs. Houghland
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