

Call of the West
“ALL-TALKING ROMANCE of THE GREAT OPEN SPACES!”
Synopsis
Nightclub entertainer Violet La Tour collapses during a performance in Sagebrush, Texas, and is taken to the ranch of Lon Dixon. They fall in love and are married. Feeling deserted when Lon joins a posse in search of rustlers, she returns to New York. There, she is wooed by her agent, Maurice Kane, but confirms her love for Lon when he comes to claim her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Dorothy Revier
Violet La Tour
Matt Moore
Lon Dixon
Kathrin Clare Ward
Ma Dixon (as Katherine Clare Ward)
Tom O'Brien
Bull Clarkson
Alan Roscoe
Maurice Kane
Victor Potel
Trig Peters
Nick De Ruiz
Frijoles
Joe De La Cruz
Mexicali
Blanche Rose
Mrs. Burns
Gertrude Bennett
Kit
Connie Lamont
Doll
Buffy Jones
Red
Bud Osborne
Rustler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Clements
- Original Title
- Call of the West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Ray
Colin Clements, Florence Ryerson
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Ray
Director
Colin Clements
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Call of the West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Call of the West about?
Nightclub entertainer Violet La Tour collapses during a performance in Sagebrush, Texas, and is taken to the ranch of Lon Dixon. They fall in love and are married. Feeling deserted when Lon joins a posse in search of rustlers, she returns to New York. There, she is wooed by her agent, Maurice Kane, but confirms her love for Lon when he comes to claim her.
Who directed Call of the West?
Call of the West was directed by Albert Ray.
Who stars in Call of the West?
The principal cast of Call of the West includes Dorothy Revier, Matt Moore, Kathrin Clare Ward, Tom O'Brien, Alan Roscoe.
When was Call of the West released and how long is it?
Call of the West was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
