---
title: "Emergency Call"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/emergency-call-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 187594
imdb_id: "tt0044585"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Emergency Call (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/emergency-call-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Emergency Call is a 1952 British drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert and distributed by Butcher's Film Service. Released in the United States as The Hundred Hour Hunt, the film stars Jack Warner, Anthony Steel, Joy Shelton, and Sid James. The screenplay was written by Lewis Gilbert and Vernon Harris. 

The plot centers on a five-year-old child who is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Because her blood type is extremely rare, her only hope of survival is a blood transfusion, setting off a race against time to find the necessary donors.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lewis Gilbert
- **Networks / Studios**: Nettlefold Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jack Warner** as *Inspector Lane*
- **Anthony Steel** as *Dr. Carter*
- **Joy Shelton** as *Laura Bishop*
- **Sidney James** as *Danny Marks*
- **Earl Cameron** as *George Robinson*
- **Thora Hird** as *Mrs. Cornelius*
- **Freddie Mills** as *Tim Mahoney*
- **John Robinson** as *Dr. Braithwaite*
- **Eric Pohlmann** as *Flash Harry*
- **Sydney Tafler** as *Brett*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Emergency Call online?
Emergency Call is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Emergency Call worth watching?
Emergency Call holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Emergency Call and when was it released?
Emergency Call is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1952. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Emergency Call?
Emergency Call was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Emergency Call — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/187594)
- [Emergency Call (1952 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_Call_(1952_film))
- [Emergency Call (1952) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/187594-emergency-call/cast)
- [Emergency Call - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)

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