The Silent Call
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn A. Bushelman
Screenplay byTom Maruzzi
Story byHal G. Evarts
Produced byLeonard A. Schwartz
StarringGail Russell
David McLean
Roger Mobley
Roscoe Ates
Milton Parsons
Dal McKennon
Spike
CinematographyKay Norton
Edited byCarl Pierson
Music byRichard D. Aurandt
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • May 1961 (1961-05)
Running time
63 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Silent Call is a 1961 American drama film directed by John A. Bushelman and written by Tom Maruzzi. The film stars Gail Russell (in her final role), David McLean, Roger Mobley, Roscoe Ates, Milton Parsons and Dal McKennon.[1]

It was released in May 1961, by 20th Century Fox.[2][3][4]

Plot

When Joe and Flore Brancato move from Nevada to Los Angeles, their young son, Guy, is heartbroken because there is not enough room in the small family car for his huge pet dog, Pete. The animal is left behind with a somewhat unsavory neighbor, but Guy's parents promise that Pete will be sent for as soon as possible. The dog breaks away, however, tries to follow the car, and becomes lost. Guy blames his parents and becomes sullen and embittered; but the resourceful animal continues his 1,000-mile journey, hitchhiking rides and making progress despite bad weather, until eventually he arrives in Los Angeles. After creating a traffic jam, Pete is reunited with the overjoyed Guy.

Cast

References

  1. ^ "SILENT CALL, The". Monthly Film Bulletin. London. 28 (324): 99. 1 January 1961. ProQuest 1305829259.
  2. ^ "The Silent Call (1961) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
  3. ^ Eleanor Mannikka (2016). "The-Silent-Call - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2015-09-12.
  4. ^ "The Silent Call". Afi.com. 1961-04-28. Retrieved 2015-09-12.

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