Trapped by Television
“AS STARTLING AS ITS TITLE”
Synopsis
An inventor looking for backing for his television invention gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters who try to steal his invention.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Del Lord
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman
- Original Title
- Trapped by Television
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Del Lord
Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman, Sherman L. Lowe, Al Martin
Allen G. Siegler
James Sweeney
Department Leadership Roster
Del Lord
Director
Lee Loeb
Screenplay
Harold Buchman
Screenplay
Allen G. Siegler
Director of Photography
James Sweeney
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapped by Television
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trapped by Television about?
An inventor looking for backing for his television invention gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters who try to steal his invention.
Who directed Trapped by Television?
Trapped by Television was directed by Del Lord.
Who stars in Trapped by Television?
The principal cast of Trapped by Television includes Mary Astor, Lyle Talbot, Nat Pendleton, Joyce Compton, Thurston Hall.
When was Trapped by Television released and how long is it?
Trapped by Television was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.