The Twonky
“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.
Top Cast
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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
Joe Hawthorne
Man Pushing Grapefruit in Wife's Face
Charles Phillips
Gayle Pace
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arch Oboler
- Screenplay & Story
- Arch Oboler, Henry Kuttner, C.L. Moore
- Original Score
- Jack Meakin
- Original Title
- The Twonky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Arch Oboler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arch Oboler
Arch Oboler, Henry Kuttner, C.L. Moore
Jack Meakin
Joseph F. Biroc
Betty Steinberg
Arch Oboler, A. D. Nast Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arch Oboler
Director
Jack Meakin
Original Music Composer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Arch Oboler
Writer
Arch Oboler
Producer
Betty Steinberg
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Twonky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Twonky about?
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.
Who directed The Twonky?
The Twonky was directed by Arch Oboler.
Who stars in The Twonky?
The principal cast of The Twonky includes Hans Conried, William H. Lynn, Gloria Blondell, Janet Warren, Edwin Max.
When was The Twonky released and how long is it?
The Twonky was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Twonky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Twonky was composed by Jack Meakin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Twonky?
The Twonky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).