The read
It runs a compact 53m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb4.2/10
22 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph O'DonnellScreenplay
- Clifford SanforthDirector
Cast
- 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)