Monday Morning Maybe

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Murder by Television

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1935 | 53 min | Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 53 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1935: an older pace and style.

James Houghland, inventor of a new method by which television signals can be instantaneously sent anywhere in the world, refuses to sell the process to television companies, who then send agents to acquire the invention any way they can. On the night of his initial broadcast Houghland is mysteriously murdered in the middle of his demonstration and it falls to Police Chief Nelson to determine who the murderer is from the many suspects present.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Clifford Sanforth

  • Bela LugosiArthur Perry
  • June CollyerJune Houghland
  • Huntley GordonDr. Henry M. Scofield
  • George MeekerPolice Chief Nelson
  • Charles Hill MailesJames Houghland
  • Claire McDowellMrs. Houghland
  • Hattie McDanielIsabella
  • Allen JungAh Ling
  • Henry HallHammond
  • Charles K. FrenchDonald M. Jordan