The Twonky
“Out of Your Own Tomorrow... Out of Time and Space a Fearsome Power!”
1953•NR•1h 12m•4.2•Released
ComedyScience Fiction
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.
Director
Arch Oboler
Writer
Arch Oboler
Languages
English
Studio
Arch Oboler Productions
Cast
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
Bob Jellison
TV Shop Owner
Stephen Roberts
Head Treasury Agent
Connie Marshall
Cheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players
William Phipps
Second Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale
Bennie Washington
Maybelle
Lenore Kingston
Offended Phone Operator #2
Alice Backes
Offended Phone Operator #1
Production
Company
Arch Oboler Productions
Producer
Arch Oboler
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