The Telephone Girl

The Telephone Girl

BUSINESS before pleasure-so the telephone girl "plugs" in on the most exciting game of politics ever played. One word from her can ruin a man's career and a woman's life. What does she do?

NR 1927 · 60 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Telephone operator Kitty O'Brien can't help but get involved in the problems of her customers. Right now she is concerning herself with the well-being of Tom Blake, the honest son of crooked political boss Jim Blake.

Directed by Herbert Brenon · Written by Elizabeth Meehan

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