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
Free with Ads
Watch now at no cost with ad-supported playback.
Audio Tracks
No additional audio tracksSubtitles
No available subtitlesDetailed Rating
No additional Content Rating details.
Actors
User Reviews
lina wertmuller
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
charles f haas
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
edward sedgwick
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
joe cheung tung-cho
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
alfred zeisler
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
david greene
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
spencer gordon bennet
Poorly executed with weak performances.
john florea
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
charles reisner
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
felix e feist
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
bernard carr
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
william marshall
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
howard higgin
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
jean negulesco
Poorly executed with weak performances.
tom mcgowan
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
ngai hoi-fung
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
alan crosland
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
samuel diege
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
john h auer
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
norman thomson
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.