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The Secret Call (1931)

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.

    Top billed cast

    • Photo of Richard ArlenRichard ArlenTom Blake
    • Photo of Peggy ShannonPeggy ShannonWanda Kelly
    • Photo of William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonJim Blake
    • Photo of Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgePhil Roberts
    • Photo of Ned SparksNed SparksBert Benedict
    • Photo of Jane KeithleyJane KeithleyGrace Roberts
    • Photo of Selmer JacksonSelmer JacksonMatt Stanton
    • Photo of Jed ProutyJed ProutyJim Neligan
    • Photo of Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownBob Barnes
    • Photo of Harry BeresfordHarry BeresfordFrank Kelly

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