Operator 13 (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1934, Operator 13 is a drama, war and romance film directed by Richard Boleslawski, running about 82 minutes. “A TRICK OF FATE MADE THEM BOTH ENEMY AND LOVER.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American Civil War, 1862. After the disaster of the Second Battle of Bull Run, Major Allen, chief of the Secret Service of the Union, asks actress Gail Loveless to become one of his operators and infiltrate enemy territory.
Who’s in it. Operator 13 stars Marion Davies as Gail Loveless, Gary Cooper as Captain Jack Gailliard, Jean Parker as Eleanor and Katharine Alexander as Pauline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Operator 13 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operator 13 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operator 13 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operator 13 (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operator 13 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operator 13 worth watching?
- Operator 13 holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operator 13?
- Operator 13 stars Marion Davies, Gary Cooper, Jean Parker, Katharine Alexander and Ted Healy.
- When was Operator 13 released?
- Operator 13 was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.