Emergency Call (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1933, Emergency Call is a drama film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 70 minutes. “LOVE MUST WAIT WHILE THESE BRAVE MEN RISK THEIR LIVES TO SAVE LIFE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surgeon and an ambulance driver fight racketeers who take over their hospital.
Who’s in it. Emergency Call stars William Boyd as Joe Bradley, Wynne Gibson as Mabel Weenie, William Gargan as Steve Brennan and Betty Furness as Alice Averill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Emergency Call has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emergency Call page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emergency Call tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emergency Call (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emergency Call change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emergency Call worth watching?
- Emergency Call holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emergency Call?
- Emergency Call stars William Boyd, Wynne Gibson, William Gargan, Betty Furness and Reginald Mason.
- When was Emergency Call released?
- Emergency Call was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.