The Silent Call

For the silent film, see The Silent Call (1921 film).

The Silent Call is a 1961 American drama film directed by John A. Bushelman and written by Tom Maruzzi. The film stars Gail Russell (in her final role), David McLean, Roger Mobley, Roscoe Ates, Milton Parsons and Dal McKennon.^[1]

The Silent Call
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John A. Bushelman
Screenplay by	Tom Maruzzi
Story by	Hal G. Evarts
Produced by	Leonard A. Schwartz
Starring	Gail Russell David McLean Roger Mobley Roscoe Ates Milton Parsons Dal McKennon Spike
Cinematography	Kay Norton
Edited by	Carl Pierson
Music by	Richard D. Aurandt
Production company	Associated Producers Inc
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	May 1961 (1961-05)
Running time	63 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

It was released in May 1961, by 20th Century Fox.^[2][3][4]

Plot

When Joe and Flore Brancato move from Nevada to Los Angeles, their young son, Guy, is heartbroken because there is not enough room in the small family car (rear-engine 1957 Renault Dauphine)^[5] for his huge pet dog, Pete. The animal is left behind with a somewhat unsavory neighbor, but Guy's parents promise that Pete will be sent for as soon as possible. The dog breaks away, however, tries to follow the car, and becomes lost. Guy blames his parents and becomes sullen and embittered; but the resourceful animal continues his 1,000-mile journey, hitchhiking rides and making progress despite bad weather, until eventually he arrives in Los Angeles. After creating a traffic jam, Pete is reunited with the overjoyed Guy.

Cast

• Gail Russell as Flore Brancato
• David McLean as Joe Brancato
• Roger Mobley as Guy Brancato
• Roscoe Ates as Sid
• Milton Parsons as Mohammed
• Dal McKennon as Old Man
• Sherwood Keith as Johnny
• Jack Younger as Muscles
• Rusty Wescoatt as Moose
• Spike as Pete