The Secret Call
"A girl's struggle for revenge and against love!"
Originally released in 1931. The Secret Call is a feature film. directed by Stuart Walker. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Arlen, Peggy Shannon, and William B. Davidson
Synopsis
The Secret Call is adapted from The Woman, a play by William C. DeMille (brother of Cecil B.) Peggy Shannon plays Wanda Kelly, the daughter of a disgraced politician. Reduced to working as a switchboard operator, Wanda is privy to the many secrets and indiscretions of the clients of a big-city hotel. She also finds romance in the form of handsome Tom Blake (Richard Arlen). The huge cast of characters comes in handy for the film's multitude of subplots, none of which ever get their wires crossed. Peggy Shannon acquits herself nicely in her first major role, but by the end of the decade her career was in decline.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Arlen
as Tom Blake
Peggy Shannon
as Wanda Kelly
William B. Davidson
as Jim Blake
Charles Trowbridge
as Phil Roberts
Ned Sparks
as Bert Benedict
Jane Keithley
as Grace Roberts
Selmer Jackson
as Matt Stanton
Jed Prouty
as Jim Neligan
Charles D. Brown
as Bob Barnes
Harry Beresford
as Frank Kelly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret Call about?
The Secret Call is adapted from The Woman, a play by William C. DeMille (brother of Cecil B.) Peggy Shannon plays Wanda Kelly, the daughter of a disgraced politician. Reduced to working as a switch...
Who directed The Secret Call?
The Secret Call was directed by Stuart Walker.
How long is The Secret Call?
The Secret Call has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Secret Call released?
The Secret Call was released on July 24, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret Call?
The main cast of The Secret Call includes Richard Arlen, Peggy Shannon, William B. Davidson, Charles Trowbridge, Ned Sparks.