Tweedy college professor discovers his new TV set is animate, apparently possessed by something from the future, and militantly intent on regulating his daily life.
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Cast
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| Hans Conried | ... | Kerry West | |
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William H. Lynn | ... | Coach Trout (as Billy Lynn) |
| Gloria Blondell | ... | Lady Bill Collector | |
| Edwin Max | ... | Ed, TV Repairman (as Ed Max) | |
| Janet Warren | ... | Carolyn West | |
| Evelyn Beresford | ... | Old Lady Motorist | |
| Bob Jellison | ... | TV Shop Owner | |
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Norman Field | ... | Doctor |
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Stephen Roberts | ... | Head Treasury Agent |
| Connie Marshall | ... | Susie - Girl with football team | |
| William Phipps | ... | Student | |
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Bennie Washington | ... | Maybelle |
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Lenore Kingston | ... | Offended Phone Operator #2 |
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Alice Backes | ... | Offended Phone Operator #1 |
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Charles Phillips | ||
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The last thing College Lit professor Cary West wants, while is wife is out of town, is a TV set to keep him company; but that's just what his wife, Carolyn has bought for him. Written by Rich Wannen <RichWannen@worldnet.att.net>
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USALanguage:
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10 June 1953 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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Old Lady Motorist: Not in England I'm not!
Cary West: Oh nooooo!
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Shot in November and December of 1951, not released until June 1953 and then it only played in three theaters.Many audience members left the theater before the film was over. See more »Quotes
Cary West: You're driving on the wrong side of the road!Old Lady Motorist: Not in England I'm not!
Cary West: Oh nooooo!
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I guess you either love or hate "The Twonky". Considering the kinds of big studio made films that were coming out of Hollywood at the time this film was made, I find the Twonky rather refreshing. It's odd and quirky, and expresses many people's fears and concerns over the early days of television and what it might do to our culture. The film is not without it's faults, but I can overlook them, one reason being the film's star, Hans Conried, who brings something more to the cheap little film than another lesser performer might have. I have NOT read the original story, so I can't compare the two, but usually the original story is superior to any film adaption. However despite the films shortcomings, I find it a unique item from it's time. Mike Walters