Watch Murder By Television

Murder By Television is a gripping and suspenseful murder mystery that was released in 1935. The movie stars Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, and Huntley Gordon, and was directed by Clifford Sanforth. The film follows the story of a man named H.H. Van Buren (played by Huntley Gordon), who has recently created a new technology that allows people to transmit images over television waves. While testing this new technology, Van Buren is brutally murdered in front of a live television audience.

The police investigation into Van Buren's murder is headed up by Detective Captain Bill Trent (played by Lyle Talbot), who is joined by his assistant, Sergeant Larry Burke (played by Jameson Thomas). As they try to piece together what happened on the night of Van Buren's murder, they come across a number of suspects who all have motives for killing the inventor.

One of the major suspects in the case is Dr. Arthur Perry (played by Bela Lugosi), who is a former employee of Van Buren's and was fired shortly before the inventor's death. Perry is known to be a brilliant scientist and has been seen lurking around Van Buren's laboratory in the days leading up to the murder, leading Trent and Burke to believe that he might have been involved.

Another suspect is Van Buren's former business partner, Roger Newton (played by Charles Hill Mailes), who was in the process of suing Van Buren for control of their television network. Newton had a clear motive for wanting Van Buren out of the picture and is also suspected by the police.

As the investigation progresses, more clues are uncovered that lead Trent and Burke closer to the truth. They discover a secret room in Van Buren's laboratory that contains a number of strange and mysterious objects, including a strange-looking chair that appears to have some connection to the murder.

In the end, it is up to Trent and Burke to solve the case and bring the murderer to justice. Will they be able to crack the case, or will the killer get away with their crime?

Murder By Television is a classic murder mystery that is both entertaining and exciting. The film keeps the audience guessing until the very end, with plenty of twist and turns along the way. The performances from the cast are all top-notch, with Bela Lugosi delivering a particularly memorable performance as the enigmatic Dr. Perry.

Overall, Murder By Television is a must-see for fans of classic murder mysteries, and is well worth checking out for anyone looking for a suspenseful and engaging film.

Murder By Television is a 1935 thriller with a runtime of 53 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.2.