

Murder by Television
1935-10-01 · 53 min · ★ 4.2
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
Top Cast
Bela LugosiArthur Perry
June CollyerJune Houghland
Huntley GordonDr. Henry M. Scofield
George MeekerPolice Chief Nelson
Charles Hill MailesJames Houghland
Claire McDowellMrs. Houghland
Hattie McDanielIsabella
Henry HallHammond
Charles K. FrenchDonald M. Jordan
Billy SullivanReardon - Watchman (as William 'Billy' Sullivan)
William H. TookerAllen (as William Tooker)
Ruth CherringtonParty Guest (Uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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