United States / Jul 24, 1931
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jed Prouty | Jim Neligan |
| Charles D. Brown | Bob Barnes |
| Harry Beresford | Frank Kelly |
| Elaine Baker | Vera Lorraine (uncredited) |
| Claire Dodd | Maisie (uncredited) |
| Patricia Farr | Ellen (uncredited) |
| Perry Ivins | Bill, Jim Blake's Secretary (uncredited) |
| Frances Moffett | Gwen Allen (uncredited) |
| Larry Steers | Fillmore (uncredited) |
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Secret Call |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date | 24 luglio 1931 |
| Writer | Eve Unsell, Arthur Kober, William C. deMille |
| Cinematography | David Abel, Elwood Bredell |
| Assistant directors | Stuart Walker, Robert Lee |
| Camera operators | David Abel, Elwood Bredell |
| Additional photography | David Abel, Elwood Bredell |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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