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Murder by Television

Directed by Clifford Sanforth
1935    53m    Passed
Thriller, Mystery,
4.125%
In "Murder by Television," inventor James Houghland unveils a revolutionary broadcast method but soon meets his demise during the demonstration. As television moguls scheme to steal his invention, Police Chief Nelson must sift through a web of suspects to uncover the truth.
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Cast of Murder by Television
  • Bela LugosiArthur Perry
  • June CollyerJune Houghland
  • Huntley GordonDr. Henry M. Scofield
  • George MeekerPolice Chief Nelson
  • Charles Hill MailesJames Houghland
  • Claire McDowellMrs. Houghland
  • Hattie McDanielIsabella
  • Allen JungAh Ling
  • Henry HallHammond
  • Charles K. FrenchDonald M. Jordan
  • Larry FrancisMendoza
  • Billy SullivanReardon - Watchman (as William 'Billy' Sullivan)
  • William H. TookerAllen (as William Tooker)
  • Ruth CherringtonParty Guest (Uncredited)
  • Wally DeanParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Sam HarrisParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Lew HicksPlainclothesman (Uncredited)
  • Frank MeredithPlainclothesman (Uncredited)
  • Dick RushDetective (Uncredited)
 
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