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Wilfred Lucas
The Fisherman
Claire McDowell
The Woman
Grace Henderson
The Woman's Mother
Dell Henderson
The Creditor
Joseph Graybill
The Millionaire
John T. Dillon
The Millionaire's Friend / At Club
Vivian Prescott
The Millionaire's Girlfriend
Donald Crisp
At Club
Francis J. Grandon
At Party / At Club
Robert Harron
On Ship
Florence La Badie
A Servant
Walter Long
Undetermined Role
Marguerite Marsh
At Party
W. Chrystie Miller
The Minister
George Nichols
On Ship
Frank Opperman
A Servant / On Ship
Alfred Paget
At Party / On Beach / At Club
W.C. Robinson
At Club / On Ship
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1911
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Emmett C. Hall
- Original Title
- The Primal Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Emmett C. Hall
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Emmett C. Hall
Writer
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Primal Call
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Primal Call about?
A young woman who is engaged to a millionaire she doesn't love meets and falls in love with a rough sailor.
Who directed The Primal Call?
The Primal Call was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Primal Call?
The principal cast of The Primal Call includes Wilfred Lucas, Claire McDowell, Grace Henderson, Dell Henderson, Joseph Graybill.
When was The Primal Call released and how long is it?
The Primal Call was released in 1911 with a total runtime of 17m.