The Call
Jan 20, 1910 · 11m
Director
D.W. GriffithOverview
Edith Lawson is engaged as the star dancer of a traveling tent show. Her circus name is Fatima. Billy Harvey, one of the performers, and a part owner of the show, is, or rather pretends to be, in love with Fatima, and she loves him in return. The arduous duties have made the poor girl ill but her managers cruelly insist that she must appear, as she is a feature. During her dance, however, she faints from weakness, and the audience is dismissed. Amos Holden, a young merchant in the village, who is in the audience, is deeply moved by the poor girl's predicament, and determines to help her.
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About The Call
What is The Call about?
Edith Lawson is engaged as the star dancer of a traveling tent show. Her circus name is Fatima. Billy Harvey, one of the performers, and a part owner of the show, is, or rather pretends to be, in love with Fatima, and she loves him in return. The arduous duties have made the poor girl ill but her managers cruelly insist that she must appear, as she is a feature. During her dance, however, she…
When was The Call released?
The Call was released on January 20, 1910.
How long is The Call?
The Call runs 11 minutes.
Who directed The Call?
The Call was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who is in the cast of The Call?
The cast of The Call includes Florence Barker (Edith Lawson), Henry B. Walthall (Billy Harvey), James Kirkwood (Amos Holden) and Marion Leonard.