The Calling of Dan Matthews
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Synopsis
Dan Matthews (Richard Arlen), a young parson, is in love with Hope Strong (Charlotte Wynters), the daughter of James B. Strong ('FRederick Burton'), a man who controls the town with his real estate and business interests. Strong is an upstanding citizen who has fallen into the hands of a clever racketeer, Jeff Hardy (Douglass Dumbrille), who acts as Strong's manager of some innocent-appearing amusement places that are really secret dens of vice.
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Richard Arlen
Dan Matthews
Charlotte Wynters
Hope Strong
Douglass Dumbrille
Jeff Hardy
Mary Kornman
Kitty Marley
Donald Cook
Frank Blair
Frederick Burton
James B. Strong
Lee Moran
Hypo
Tom Dugan
Herman
Edward McWade
Lawyer Partington
Carlyle Blackwell Jr.
Tommy
Oscar Apfel
District Attorney (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Jerry - Headwaiter (uncredited)
Ted Billings
Card Player (uncredited)
Tommy Bond
Tommy (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Card Player (uncredited)
Edward Cooper
Butler (uncredited)
Nick Copeland
Waiter (uncredited)
John Dilson
City Editor Edison (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Karl Brown, Don Swift, Daniel Jarrett, Harold Bell Wright
- Original Title
- The Calling of Dan Matthews
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Karl Brown, Don Swift, Daniel Jarrett, Harold Bell Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Brown
Writer
Phil Rosen
Director
Don Swift
Writer
Daniel Jarrett
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Calling of Dan Matthews
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What is The Calling of Dan Matthews about?
Dan Matthews (Richard Arlen), a young parson, is in love with Hope Strong (Charlotte Wynters), the daughter of James B. Strong ('FRederick Burton'), a man who controls the town with his real estate and business interests. Strong is an upstanding citizen who has fallen into the hands of a clever racketeer, Jeff Hardy (Douglass Dumbrille), who acts as Strong's manager of some innocent-appearing amusement places that are really secret dens of vice.
Who directed The Calling of Dan Matthews?
The Calling of Dan Matthews was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Calling of Dan Matthews?
The principal cast of The Calling of Dan Matthews includes Richard Arlen, Charlotte Wynters, Douglass Dumbrille, Mary Kornman, Donald Cook.
When was The Calling of Dan Matthews released and how long is it?
The Calling of Dan Matthews was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is The Calling of Dan Matthews based on a book or true story?
The Calling of Dan Matthews is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Bell Wright".