Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama

Telephone Operator (1937): Cast

Telephone Operator (1937) movie poster

Telephone Operator is a 1937 drama directed by Scott Pembroke, starring William Haade as Heaver, Pat Flaherty and Grant Withers. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Telephone Operator (1937) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Scott Pembroke
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Telephone Operator About?

The premise of Telephone Operator without spoilers.

When a sudden flood devastates the city, a telephone operator standing in for a friend’s affair is thrust into the crisis. As raging waters threaten a young couple’s happiness, she must keep the switchboard running, becoming the vital link for rescue efforts and desperate communications.

Telephone Operator Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • city
  • telephone
  • telephone operator
  • flood
  • disaster
  • mother son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • father son relationship
  • male female relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • family relationships
  • buddy
+20 more
  • worker
  • wind
  • warning
  • terror
  • telephone pole
  • telephone lineman
  • telephone call
  • storm
  • river
  • rescue
  • rain
  • lightning
  • jealousy
  • infidelity
  • floozie
  • farm
  • episodic
  • dam
  • cover up
  • coworker coworker relationship
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Telephone Operator Cast & Characters

William Haade leads the cast as Heaver, with Pat Flaherty as Tom Sommers and Grant Withers as Red. Directed by Scott Pembroke; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Telephone Operator

· 6 more
From the director

More from Scott Pembroke

More films directed by Scott Pembroke: The Oregon Trail, The Medicine Man, Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pride and Navy Blue Days.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Telephone Operator

3 cars on screen, including the 1932 Ford Model B and the 1933 Ford V8.

  • 1932 Ford Model B in Telephone Operator 1932 Ford Model B Important role
  • 1933 Ford V8 in Telephone Operator 1933 Ford V8 Minor role
  • 1935 Ford V8 De Luxe in Telephone Operator 1935 Ford V8 De Luxe Background role

Seen Telephone Operator?

FAQ

Telephone Operator FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Telephone Operator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Telephone Operator?

Telephone Operator runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was Telephone Operator released?

Telephone Operator was released on December 7, 1937.

Who directed Telephone Operator?

Telephone Operator was directed by Scott Pembroke.

More films by Scott Pembroke

Who is in the cast of Telephone Operator?

Telephone Operator stars William Haade as Heaver, Pat Flaherty as Tom Sommers and Grant Withers as Red, among 10 credited actors.

Does Telephone Operator have a post-credit scene?

No. Telephone Operator has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app