The Secret Call
“A girl's struggle for revenge and against love!”
Synopsis
The Secret Call is adapted from The Woman, a play by William C. DeMille (brother of Cecil B.) Peggy Shannon plays Wanda Kelly, the daughter of a disgraced politician. Reduced to working as a switchboard operator, Wanda is privy to the many secrets and indiscretions of the clients of a big-city hotel. She also finds romance in the form of handsome Tom Blake (Richard Arlen). The huge cast of characters comes in handy for the film's multitude of subplots, none of which ever get their wires crossed. Peggy Shannon acquits herself nicely in her first major role, but by the end of the decade her career was in decline.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Tom Blake
Peggy Shannon
Wanda Kelly
William B. Davidson
Jim Blake
Charles Trowbridge
Phil Roberts
Ned Sparks
Bert Benedict
Jane Keithley
Grace Roberts
Selmer Jackson
Matt Stanton
Jed Prouty
Jim Neligan
Charles D. Brown
Bob Barnes
Harry Beresford
Frank Kelly
Elaine Baker
Vera Lorraine (uncredited)
Claire Dodd
Maisie (uncredited)
Patricia Farr
Ellen (uncredited)
Perry Ivins
Bill, Jim Blake's Secretary (uncredited)
Frances Moffett
Gwen Allen (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Fillmore (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Kober
- Original Title
- The Secret Call
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Walker
Arthur Kober, William C. deMille, Eve Unsell
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Walker
Director
David Abel
Director of Photography
Eve Unsell
Writer
Arthur Kober
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret Call.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Call
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What is The Secret Call about?
The Secret Call is adapted from The Woman, a play by William C. DeMille (brother of Cecil B.) Peggy Shannon plays Wanda Kelly, the daughter of a disgraced politician. Reduced to working as a switchboard operator, Wanda is privy to the many secrets and indiscretions of the clients of a big-city hotel. She also finds romance in the form of handsome Tom Blake (Richard Arlen). The huge cast of characters comes in handy for the film's multitude of subplots, none of which ever get their wires crossed. Peggy Shannon acquits herself nicely in her first major role, but by the end of the decade her career was in decline.
Who directed The Secret Call?
The Secret Call was directed by Stuart Walker.
Who stars in The Secret Call?
The principal cast of The Secret Call includes Richard Arlen, Peggy Shannon, William B. Davidson, Charles Trowbridge, Ned Sparks.
When was The Secret Call released and how long is it?
The Secret Call was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.