Trapped by Television (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1936, Trapped by Television is a drama, romance and science fiction film directed by Del Lord, running about 64 minutes. “AS STARTLING AS ITS TITLE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An inventor looking for backing for his television invention gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters who try to steal his invention.
Who’s in it. Trapped by Television stars Mary Astor as Barbara 'Bobby' Blake, Lyle Talbot as Fred Dennis, Nat Pendleton as Rocky O'Neil and Joyce Compton as Mae Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Trapped by Television has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trapped by Television page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trapped by Television tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trapped by Television (1936)?
- In US, Trapped by Television is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trapped by Television worth watching?
- Trapped by Television holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trapped by Television?
- Trapped by Television stars Mary Astor, Lyle Talbot, Nat Pendleton, Joyce Compton and Thurston Hall.
- When was Trapped by Television released?
- Trapped by Television was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.