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Trapped by Television

6.919361h 4mMovieScience FictionDramaRomance

An inventor looking for backing for his television invention gets involved with a crooked businessman and gangsters who try to steal his invention.

DirectorDel Lord
WritersHarold Buchman·Lee Loeb

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Cast · Directed by Del Lord

MAMary Astor
Mary Astor
Barbara 'Bobby' Blake
LTLyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Fred Dennis
NPNat Pendleton
Nat Pendleton
Rocky O'Neil
JCJoyce Compton
Joyce Compton
Mae Collins
THThurston Hall
Thurston Hall
John Curtis
HMHenry Mollison
Henry Mollison
Thornton
WBWyrley Birch
Wyrley Birch
Paul Turner
RSRobert Strange
Robert Strange
Standish

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Trapped by Television — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trapped by Television?

Trapped by Television is streaming on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Trapped by Television on Netflix?

No, Trapped by Television is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Public Domain Movies and Fawesome.

Is Trapped by Television on Amazon Prime Video?

Trapped by Television isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Trapped by Television for free?

Trapped by Television is available to stream free (with ads) on Public Domain Movies and Fawesome in United States.