The Twonky (1953)

06/10/1953 (US) • 1h 12m

Comedy, Science Fiction

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.

Top Billed Cast

Hans Conried

Kerry West

William H. Lynn

Coach Trout

Janet Warren

Carolyn West

Edwin Max

Ed, TV Repairman

Al Jarvis

Mailman

Evelyn Beresford

Old Lady Motorist

Bob Jellison

TV Shop Owner


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

mind control

freedom

social control

satire

time

coach

university

based on short story

transforming robot

television set

philosophy professor

woman bill collector

paralyzing ray

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