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Trapped by Television is a american film of genre Drama directed by Del Lord released in USA on 15 june 1936 with Mary Astor

Trapped by Television (1936)

Trapped by Television
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Released in USA 15 june 1936
Length 1h4
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    Science fiction,    Romance
Rating58% 2.905392.905392.905392.905392.90539

Trapped by Television is a 1936 American film directed by Del Lord. The film is also known as Caught by Television in the United Kingdom.

Synopsis

An inventor is working on his latest creation, a new form of television monitor and camera, but is struggling to complete his invention due to lack of funds. His monetary problems are compounded by an aggressive bill collector looking for payments and competition from a rival scientist. When organized crime figures are added to the mix, the desperation level rises for our intrepid inventor.

Actors

Mary Astor

(Barbara 'Bobby' Blake)Lyle Talbot

(Fred Dennis)Nat Pendleton

(Rocky O'Neil)Joyce Compton

(Mae Collins)Thurston Hall

(John Curtis)Henry Mollison

(Thornton)
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