Movie Description
The Secret Call
(1931)Overview
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.
Cast
Tom Blake
Wanda Kelly
Jim Blake
Phil Roberts
Bert Benedict
Grace Roberts
Matt Stanton
Jim Neligan
Bob Barnes
Frank Kelly
Vera Lorraine (uncredited)
Maisie (uncredited)
Ellen (uncredited)
Bill, Jim Blake's Secretary (uncredited)
Gwen Allen (uncredited)
Fillmore (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Secret Call
Status Released
Release Information
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1931-07-24
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 13m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
