Television Spy (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Television Spy is a science fiction film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 58 minutes. “LOVE HITS THE ETHER...The first television romance..ever..filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist invents a television device called the Iconoscope. Foreign agents hear about it and try to steal it.
Who’s in it. Television Spy stars William Henry as Douglas Cameron, Judith Barrett as Gwen Lawson, William Collier Sr. as James Llewellyn and Richard Denning as Dick Randolph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Television Spy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Television Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Television Spy tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Television Spy (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Television Spy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Television Spy worth watching?
- Television Spy holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Television Spy?
- Television Spy stars William Henry, Judith Barrett, William Collier Sr., Richard Denning and John Eldredge.
- When was Television Spy released?
- Television Spy was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.