Telephone Operator (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1937, Telephone Operator is a drama film directed by Scott Pembroke, running about 70 minutes. “Suddenly...disaster struck at the happiness of these two lovers...as raging flood waters swept them into the dark terror of the night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A telephone operator covering for a friend's "fling" finds herself in the middle of a major disaster when the city is hit by a big flood and her switchboard is the center of communications.
Who’s in it. Telephone Operator stars Judith Allen as Helen Molloy, Grant Withers as Red, Warren Hymer as Shorty and Alice White as Dotty Stengal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Telephone Operator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telephone Operator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Telephone Operator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Telephone Operator (1937)?
- In US, Telephone Operator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Telephone Operator worth watching?
- Telephone Operator holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Telephone Operator?
- Telephone Operator stars Judith Allen, Grant Withers, Warren Hymer, Alice White and Dorothy Vaughan.