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.
Van Dyke
Detective
Mrs. Standish
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.
1927-03-26
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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?
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