Call of the Forest
“A prospector and a claim jumper walk into a gold mine...”
Synopsis
A prospector is looking for a lost gold mine and finds aid in his search through the efforts of his friend, Stormcloud, whom he has aided in the past. Stormcloud gives the prospector's son a map leading to the mine in repayment for his past kindness. When a claim jumper learns about the map, he targets the prospector and his son in order to get the treasure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John F. Link Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Burns
- Original Score
- Karl Hajos
- Original Title
- Call of the Forest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John F. Link Sr.
Craig Burns
Karl Hajos
Karl Struss
Asa Boyd Clark
Edward Finney
Department Leadership Roster
John F. Link Sr.
Director
Asa Boyd Clark
Editor
Karl Hajos
Original Music Composer
Edward Finney
Producer
Craig Burns
Writer
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Emanuel Barton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call of the Forest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Call of the Forest about?
A prospector is looking for a lost gold mine and finds aid in his search through the efforts of his friend, Stormcloud, whom he has aided in the past. Stormcloud gives the prospector's son a map leading to the mine in repayment for his past kindness. When a claim jumper learns about the map, he targets the prospector and his son in order to get the treasure.
Who directed Call of the Forest?
Call of the Forest was directed by John F. Link Sr..
Who stars in Call of the Forest?
The principal cast of Call of the Forest includes Robert Lowery, Ken Curtis, Chief Thundercloud, Charlie Hughes, Martha Sherrill.
When was Call of the Forest released and how long is it?
Call of the Forest was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Call of the Forest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call of the Forest was composed by Karl Hajos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call of the Forest?
Call of the Forest holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).