Call of the West (film)

Call of the West
Directed by	Albert Ray
Written by	Colin Clements Florence Ryerson
Produced by	Harry Cohn
Starring	Dorothy Revier Matt Moore Tom O'Brien
Cinematography	Benjamin H. Kline
Edited by	Ray Snyder
Production company	Columbia Pictures
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release date	May 10, 1930 (1930-05-10)
Running time	65 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Call of the West is a 1930 American pre-Code Western film directed by Albert Ray and starring Dorothy Revier, Matt Moore and Tom O'Brien.[1]

Plot

Nightclub performer Violet La Tour collapses during a show in Sagebrush, Texas, and is subsequently cared for at the ranch of Lon Dixon. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other and eventually get married. However, when Lon leaves to join a posse hunting for rustlers, Violet feels abandoned and decides to return to New York.

Back in the city, Violet is courted by her agent, Maurice Kane, but her heart remains with Lon. When Lon unexpectedly arrives in New York to reclaim her, Violet reaffirms her love for him, solidifying their bond once again.

Cast

• Dorothy Revier as Violet La Tour
• Matt Moore as Lon Dixon
• Kathrin Clare Ward as Ma Dixon
• Tom O'Brien as Bull Clarkson
• Alan Roscoe as Maurice Kane
• Victor Potel as Trig Peters
• Nick De Ruiz as Frijoles
• Joe De La Cruz as Mexicali
• Blanche Rose as Mrs. Burns
• Gertrude Bennett as Kit
• Connie La Mont as Doll
• Buff Jones as Red
• Bud Osborne as Rustler

References

1. Pitts, p. 53

Bibliography

• Pitts, Michael R. Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films. McFarland, 2012. ISBN 978-1-4766-0090-1

External links

• Call of the West at IMDb