The Secret Call(1931)
A girl's struggle for revenge and against love!
The Secret Call 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.
The Secret Call (1931) is a film directed by Stuart Walker, released on July 24, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Richard Arlen, Peggy Shannon, William B. Davidson and Charles Trowbridge. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Walker
- Writers:
- William C. deMille, Eve Unsell, Arthur Kober
- Cinematographer:
- David Abel
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Call Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Arlen
as Tom Blake
Peggy Shannon
as Wanda Kelly
William B. Davidson
as Jim Blake
Charles Trowbridge
as Phil Roberts
Ned Sparks
as Bert Benedict
- Jane Keithley
Jane Keithley
as Grace Roberts
Selmer Jackson
as Matt Stanton
Jed Prouty
as Jim Neligan
Charles D. Brown
as Bob Barnes
Harry Beresford
as Frank Kelly
- Elaine Baker
Elaine Baker
as Vera Lorraine (uncredited)
Claire Dodd
as Maisie (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Walker, written by William C. deMille, Eve Unsell and Arthur Kober.
The Secret Call Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Secret Call – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Call online?
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Who stars in The Secret Call?
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The main cast of The Secret Call (1931) includes Richard Arlen, Peggy Shannon, William B. Davidson, Charles Trowbridge and Ned Sparks. The film was directed by Stuart Walker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Call released?
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The Secret Call was released on July 24, 1931 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Secret Call worth watching?
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The Secret Call (1931) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.