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The Twonky

Arch Oboler

1953 • 1h 12m

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.

The Twonky

Cast

Hans Conried

Hans ConriedKerry West

William H. Lynn

William H. LynnCoach Trout

Gloria Blondell

Gloria BlondellEloise

Janet Warren

Janet WarrenCarolyn West

Edwin Max

Edwin MaxEd, TV Repairman

Al JarvisMailman

Evelyn BeresfordOld Lady Motorist

Norman Fields

Norman FieldsDoctor

Bob JellisonTV Shop Owner

Stephen RobertsHead Treasury Agent

Connie Marshall

Connie MarshallCheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players

William Phipps

William PhippsSecond Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale

Bennie WashingtonMaybelle

Lenore KingstonOffended Phone Operator #2

Alice Backes

Alice BackesOffended Phone Operator #1

Crew

Arch Oboler

Arch ObolerDirector

Joseph F. Biroc

Joseph F. BirocDirector of Photography

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The Twonky (1953) — Backlot Notes