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Murder by Television
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Murder by Television

1935-10-01 · 53 min · ★ 4.2

Thriller · Mystery · Horror · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Clifford Sanforth
Production companies
Cameo Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000

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Bela LugosiBela LugosiArthur Perry
June CollyerJune CollyerJune Houghland
Huntley GordonHuntley GordonDr. Henry M. Scofield
George MeekerGeorge MeekerPolice Chief Nelson
Charles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesJames Houghland
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Houghland
Hattie McDanielHattie McDanielIsabella
Allen JungAh Ling
Henry HallHenry HallHammond
Charles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchDonald M. Jordan
Larry FrancisMendoza
Billy SullivanBilly SullivanReardon - Watchman (as William 'Billy' Sullivan)
William H. TookerWilliam H. TookerAllen (as William Tooker)
Ruth CherringtonRuth CherringtonParty Guest (Uncredited)
Wally DeanParty Guest (uncredited)
Sam HarrisParty Guest (uncredited)
Lew HicksPlainclothesman (Uncredited)
Frank MeredithPlainclothesman (Uncredited)
Dick RushDetective (Uncredited)

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