Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Bela Lugosi
Arthur Perry
June Collyer
June Houghland
Huntley Gordon
Dr. Henry M. Scofield
George Meeker
Police Chief Nelson
Charles Hill Mailes
James Houghland
Claire McDowell
Mrs. Houghland
Hattie McDaniel
Isabella
Allen Jung
Ah Ling
Henry Hall
Hammond
Charles K. French
Donald M. Jordan
Larry Francis
Mendoza
Billy Sullivan
Reardon - Watchman (as William 'Billy' Sullivan)
Frequently Asked Questions
Murder by Television was released on October 1, 1935.
The runtime of Murder by Television is 53m.
Murder by Television is a Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction movie.
Murder by Television has a rating of 4.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
Murder by Television is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Murder by Television was directed by Clifford Sanforth.
The main cast of Murder by Television includes Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, Huntley Gordon.
Murder by Television is originally in English.