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The Twonky
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The Twonky

Jun 10, 1953
1h 12m
★ 3.6

Out of Your Own Tomorrow... Out of Time and Space a Fearsome Power!

Overview

A college professor, left alone by his wife for the weekend, discovers his new TV set is not only alive, but determined to take control of his entire life.

Genres

Comedy
Science Fiction

Production Companies

Arch Oboler Productions

The Twonky Trailers

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Cast

Hans Conried

Kerry West

Hans Conried

William H. Lynn

Coach Trout

William H. Lynn

Gloria Blondell

Eloise

Gloria Blondell

Janet Warren

Carolyn West

Janet Warren

Edwin Max

Ed, TV Repairman

Edwin Max

Al Jarvis

Mailman

Al Jarvis

Evelyn Beresford

Old Lady Motorist

Evelyn Beresford

Norman Fields

Doctor

Norman Fields

Bob Jellison

TV Shop Owner

Bob Jellison

Stephen Roberts

Head Treasury Agent

Stephen Roberts

Connie Marshall

Cheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players

Connie Marshall

William Phipps

Second Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale

William Phipps

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