Murder by Television (1935)
A STORY OF A PERFECT CRIME
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: Clifford Sanforth
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: October 1, 1935
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Joseph O'Donnell (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Arthur Reed, James S. Brown Jr.
Editing: Leslie F. Wilder
Production: Cameo Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $35,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Clifford Sanforth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murder by Television about?
- 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.
- Who directed Murder by Television?
- Murder by Television was directed by Clifford Sanforth.
- Who stars in Murder by Television?
- Murder by Television stars Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, Huntley Gordon, George Meeker, Charles Hill Mailes, Claire McDowell.
- How long is Murder by Television?
- Murder by Television has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Murder by Television?
- Murder by Television is a Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of Murder by Television?
- Murder by Television had a budget of $35,000.
- Where was Murder by Television produced?
- Murder by Television was produced in United States of America.