The Silent Call (1921 film)

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The Silent Call
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Directed by Laurence Trimble
Written by Jane Murfin
Based onThe Cross Pull
1919 novel in The Saturday Evening Post
by Hal G. Evarts
Produced by H.O. Davis
Starring John Bowers
Kathryn McGuire
William Dyer
Cinematography Charles Dreyer
Glen Gano
Production
company
H.O. Davis Productions
Distributed by Associated First National Pictures
Release date
  • November 7, 1921 (1921-11-07)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

The Silent Call is a 1921 American silent adventure film directed by Laurence Trimble and featuring John Bowers, Kathryn McGuire and William Dyer. [1] It was produced as a vehicle for the canine star Strongheart who appeared in several silent films.

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References

  1. Connelly p.254

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