Jun 10, 1953
72 min
Full-HD

The Twonky (1953)

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.

Category

Comedy Science Fiction

Country

United States of America

Companies

Arch Oboler Productions

Hans Conried

Kerry West

William H. Lynn

Coach Trout

Gloria Blondell

Eloise

Janet Warren

Carolyn West

Edwin Max

Ed, TV Repairman

Al Jarvis

Mailman

Evelyn Beresford

Old Lady Motorist

Norman Fields

Doctor

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