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Emergency Call

1933-06-24 · 70 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

A surgeon and an ambulance driver fight racketeers who take over their hospital.

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William BoydWilliam BoydJoe Bradley
Wynne GibsonWynne GibsonMabel Weenie
William GarganWilliam GarganSteve Brennan
Betty FurnessBetty FurnessAlice Averill
Reginald MasonReginald MasonH.F. Averill
Edwin MaxwellEdwin MaxwellTom Rourke
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneSammie "Kid" Jacobs
Merna KennedyMerna KennedyDay File Clerk
Oscar ApfelOscar ApfelDr. Schwarz
Ruth FallowsMildred
Jane DarwellJane DarwellNurse Brown (uncredited)
Paul FixPaul FixDr. Mason (uncredited)
Alberta VaughnAlberta VaughnTelephone Operator
Gertrude SuttonGertrude SuttonNight Switchboard Operator

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