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

No Trailers found.

Cast

Kerry West

Hans Conried

Coach Trout

William H. Lynn

Eloise

Gloria Blondell

Carolyn West

Janet Warren

Ed, TV Repairman

Edwin Max

Mailman

Al Jarvis

Old Lady Motorist

Evelyn Beresford

Doctor

Norman Fields

TV Shop Owner

Bob Jellison

Head Treasury Agent

Stephen Roberts

Cheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players

Connie Marshall

Second Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale

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