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The Twonky

1953·72 min

The Twonky

Directed by Arch Oboler

ComedyScience Fiction

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.

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Kerry West

William H. Lynn

Coach Trout

Gloria Blondell

Eloise

Carolyn West

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Original Music Composer

Joseph F. Biroc

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Mailman

Evelyn Beresford

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TV Shop Owner

Stephen Roberts

Head Treasury Agent

Connie Marshall

Cheerleader, at Kerry's house with football players

Second Male Nurse entering Kerry's bedroom at finale

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Maybelle

Lenore Kingston

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The Twonky (1953) is 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?

Arch Oboler directed The Twonky (1953).

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