The Mating Call(1928)
It's the call of life! the call of love!
The Mating Call Synopsis
A World War I veteran takes on the Ku Klux Klan when he loses his wife to a womanizing Klansman. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation.
The Mating Call (1928) is a drama film directed by James Cruze, released on July 21, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Thomas Meighan, Evelyn Brent, Renée Adorée and Alan Roscoe. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- James Cruze
- Writers:
- Walter Woods, Rex Beach, Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Producers:
- Howard Hughes
- Cinematographer:
- Ira H. Morgan
- Production:
- The Caddo Company, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Mating Call Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thomas Meighan
as Leslie Hatten
Evelyn Brent
as Rose Henderson
Renée Adorée
as Catharine
Alan Roscoe
as Lon Henderson
Gardner James
as Marvin Swallow
Helen Foster
as Jessie Peebles
Luke Cosgrave
as Judge Peebles
Cyril Chadwick
as Anderson
Delmer Daves
as Undetermined Role
Herman J. Mankiewicz
as Newspaperman
Broderick O'Farrell
as Poker Player
Will Walling
as Uncle Billy - Townsman
Key crew
Directed by James Cruze, written by Walter Woods, Rex Beach and Herman J. Mankiewicz, produced by Howard Hughes.
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The Mating Call Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Mating Call – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Mating Call?
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The main cast of The Mating Call (1928) includes Thomas Meighan, Evelyn Brent, Renée Adorée, Alan Roscoe and Gardner James. The film was directed by James Cruze. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mating Call released?
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The Mating Call was released on July 21, 1928 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Mating Call worth watching?
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The Mating Call (1928) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.