Murder by Television (1935)
Description: 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
Producer: clifford sanforth
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Negative (base on 233 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 18:12:43
Genre:
Thriller
Mystery
Horror
Science Fiction
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rupert julian
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
leslie s hiscott
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
william j hole jr
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
joseph green
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
tonino ricci
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
richard ashe
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
stuart heisler
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
jacques tourneur
Weak character development left me uninterested.
james l wolcott
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
oscar micheaux
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
riccardo freda
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
kinji fukasaku
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
john sturges
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
george cukor
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
ray dennis steckler
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
muriel box
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
mitchell leisen
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
richard wallace
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
jean negulesco
Poorly executed with weak performances.
harold s bucquet
A refreshing take on familiar themes.