The Telephone Book
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The Telephone Book

(1971)Directed by Nelson Lyon87 minComedy, Romance, Drama
“The story of a girl who falls in love with the world's greatest obscene phone call.”

A dirty phone call comes in from a stranger, and Alice (Sarah Kennedy) is so taken with it that she decides to find the man behind the voice somewhere in New York City. Nelson Lyon sends her through the city after him with a narrator (Ondine) who talks straight to the audience. The one thing Alice knows about the man is what he sounds like, and she has already fallen for it.

Sarah Kennedyas Alice
NRNorman Roseas Mr. Smith
James Harderas Obscene Caller
Jill Clayburghas Eyemask
Ondineas Narrator
Barry Morseas Har Poon
Ultra Violetas Whip Woman
Geri Milleras Dancer
Roger C. Carmelas Analyst
William Hickeyas Man in Bed
Matthew Tobinas Mugger
Jan Farrandas Woman in Park
David Dozeras Obscene Caller
Lucy Lee Flippinas Obscene Caller
Dolph Sweetas Obscene Caller
Joan Ziehlas Young Girl
CHCaptain Haggertyas District Attorney (as Arthur Haggerty)
Laura Cannonas Orgy Girl Playing Cards
Ultramaxas Auditioning Woman
Marlene Willoughbyas Orgy Girl (uncredited)