The Telephone Girl (1927 film)

The Telephone Girl is a 1927 American silent film directed by Herbert Brenon and starring Madge Bellamy, Warner Baxter, and May Robson. The film is a melodrama centering on a young woman named Mary (played by Bellamy) who works as a telephone operator and becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving wealthy socialites and criminal activity.

The plot revolves around Mary’s witnessing of a crime via telephone and her subsequent involvement in helping to bring the perpetrators to justice. The film showcases the societal impact of the burgeoning telephone industry and provides a glimpse into the lives of working-class women in the 1920s.

While not considered a landmark film in cinematic history, The Telephone Girl is notable for its director (Herbert Brenon was a well-known director of the silent era) and its cast. It represents a typical example of the popular melodrama genre of the period. The film is believed to be lost, as no known prints currently exist. Information about the film is largely derived from contemporary reviews and promotional materials.