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Ramon Novarro
Juan de Dios
Dorothy Jordan
Maria Consuelo Vargas
Ernest Torrence
Esteban
Nance O'Neil
Mother Superior
Renée Adorée
Lola
Mathilde Comont
La Rumbarita
Russell Hopton
Captain Enrique Vargas
Sidney D'Albrook
Police Officer (uncredited)
Julia Griffith
Dowager Empress Opera Spectator (uncredited)
Fred Hueston
Opera Spectator (uncredited)
Lillian Lawrence
Nun (uncredited)
Adolph Milar
Police Officer (uncredited)
Leo White
Impressario's Assistant (uncredited)
Frank Yaconelli
Fruit Vendor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum, John Colton, Clifford Grey
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Call of the Flesh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Dorothy Farnum, John Colton, Clifford Grey
William Axt
Merritt B. Gerstad
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Charles Brabin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call of the Flesh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Call of the Flesh about?
A postulant falls in love with a flamboyant singer from a cafe next door to her convent.
Who directed Call of the Flesh?
Call of the Flesh was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in Call of the Flesh?
The principal cast of Call of the Flesh includes Ramon Novarro, Dorothy Jordan, Ernest Torrence, Nance O'Neil, Renée Adorée.
When was Call of the Flesh released and how long is it?
Call of the Flesh was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Call of the Flesh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call of the Flesh was composed by William Axt.