Trapped by Television
1936, English. Directed by Del Lord.
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An inventor looking for backing for his television invention gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters who try to steal his invention.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 15 June 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lee Loeb, Harold Buchman, Sherman L. Lowe
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Trapped by Television runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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Which OTT platform is Trapped by Television on?
Trapped by Television isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Trapped by Television?
If you liked Trapped by Television, try The Discovery, Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven, Frequencies.
Who directed Trapped by Television?
Trapped by Television (1936) was directed by Del Lord and stars Mary Astor, Lyle Talbot, Nat Pendleton.