Comedy ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 1953 · 1h 12m

The Twonky

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Director
Arch Oboler
Cast
Hans Conried as Kerry West William H. Lynn as Coach Trout Gloria Blondell as Eloise Janet Warren as Carolyn West Edwin Max as Ed, TV Repairman Al Jarvis as Mailman
Crew
Joseph F. Biroc — Director of Photography Betty Steinberg — Editor Jack Meakin — Original Music Composer Arch Oboler — Writer Arch Oboler — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
mind controlfreedomsocial controlsatiretimecoachuniversitybased on short storytransforming robottelevision setphilosophy professorwoman bill collector
Key Collaborators
Arch Oboler Director Joseph F. Biroc Director of Photography Betty Steinberg Editor Jack Meakin Original Music Composer Arch Oboler Writer Arch Oboler Producer
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