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Murder by Television (1935)

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.

  • Thriller
  • Mystery
  • Horror
  • Science Fiction

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Bela LugosiBela LugosiArthur Perry
  • Photo of June CollyerJune CollyerJune Houghland
  • Photo of Huntley GordonHuntley GordonDr. Henry M. Scofield
  • Photo of George MeekerGeorge MeekerPolice Chief Nelson
  • Photo of Charles Hill MailesCharles Hill MailesJames Houghland
  • Photo of Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Houghland
  • Photo of Hattie McDanielHattie McDanielIsabella
  • Photo of Allen JungAllen JungAh Ling
  • Photo of Henry HallHenry HallHammond
  • Photo of Charles K. FrenchCharles K. FrenchDonald M. Jordan

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