The Call
Originally released in 1910. The Call is a drama/adventure film. directed by D.W. Griffith. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence Barker, Henry B. Walthall, and James Kirkwood
Synopsis
Edith Lawson is engaged as the star dancer of a traveling tent show. Her circus name is Fatima. Billy Harvey, one of the performers, and a part owner of the show, is, or rather pretends to be, in love with Fatima, and she loves him in return. The arduous duties have made the poor girl ill but her managers cruelly insist that she must appear, as she is a feature. During her dance, however, she faints from weakness, and the audience is dismissed. Amos Holden, a young merchant in the village, who is in the audience, is deeply moved by the poor girl's predicament, and determines to help her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 1910
116 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Biograph Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Call about?
Edith Lawson is engaged as the star dancer of a traveling tent show. Her circus name is Fatima. Billy Harvey, one of the performers, and a part owner of the show, is, or rather pretends to be, in l...
Who directed The Call?
The Call was directed by D.W. Griffith.
How long is The Call?
The Call has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was The Call released?
The Call was released on January 20, 1910 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Call?
The main cast of The Call includes Florence Barker, Henry B. Walthall, James Kirkwood, Marion Leonard.