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The Twonky (1953)

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The Twonky is ostensibly based on a wickedly funny short story by Henry Kuttner, though the resemblance between the original and the adaptations is thin indeed. In one of his few starring roles, Hans Conried plays philosophy professor Kerry West, who despairs when his wife (Janet Warren) squanders his money on a new television set. Professor West is even more upset when the TV turns out to be "The Twonky," a futuristic creature that does all of West's work, censors his books and newspapers, and

Unrated, 1 hr. 12 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Arch Oboler

Cast

Hans Conried
Kerry
Gloria Blondell
Eloise
Billy Lynn
Coach Trout
Janet Warren
Caroline
Edwin Max
Ed
Al Jarvis
Mailman
Norman Field
Doctor
William Phipps
Student
Steve Roberts
Government Agent

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Some films are so moronic that even seeing is not believing how foolish they are.

April 20, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Would have made an ideal hour-long episode for Rod Serling's Twilight Zone.

October 27, 2003 Full Review | Comment

Shane Burridge

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