Murder by Television (1935) is an American mystery film starring Bela Lugosi, June Collier, and Huntley Gordon.

Synopsis:
James Hofland, who has invented a new way to instantly send television signals anywhere in the world, refuses to sell his method to television companies.

On the night of the first broadcast, Hofland commits a mysterious murder during a demonstration, and Police Chief Nelson must identify the culprit from among the many suspects present.