Murder by Television

(1935)Directed by Clifford Sanforth53 minThriller, Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction
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.

Bela Lugosias Arthur Perry
June Collyeras June Houghland
Huntley Gordonas Dr. Henry M. Scofield
George Meekeras Police Chief Nelson
Charles Hill Mailesas James Houghland
Claire McDowellas Mrs. Houghland
Hattie McDanielas Isabella
AJAllen Jungas Ah Ling
Henry Hallas Hammond
Charles K. Frenchas Donald M. Jordan
Larry Francisas Mendoza
Billy Sullivanas Reardon - Watchman (as William 'Billy' Sullivan)
William H. Tookeras Allen (as William Tooker)
Ruth Cherringtonas Party Guest (Uncredited)
WDWally Deanas Party Guest (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas Party Guest (uncredited)
Lew Hicksas Plainclothesman (Uncredited)
FMFrank Meredithas Plainclothesman (Uncredited)
DRDick Rushas Detective (Uncredited)