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When the Heart Calls

August 19, 1912 0h 10m

Originally released in 1912. When the Heart Calls is a comedy/western film. directed by Al Christie. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lee Moran, Russell Bassett, and Louise Glaum

Synopsis

Dick Lee, while hunting, meets James Gordon, an old rancher, who invites him to his cabin. Here he meets the rancher's daughter Mary. They soon become fast friends, and the girl's heart is almost broken when, at the end of the boy's holidays, he is to return to the city. Mary makes him promise to write. Back in the city, Dick tries to forget the country girl, and, as he is engaged to Lillian West, life is very gay indeed. Somehow, he cannot forget the little girl back on the ranch. The promised letter, however, is never written. Mary looks every day for the letter that does not come, and her father is very sad to see her pine away. At last he cannot stand it longer, and makes up his mind to go to the city and hunt Dick up.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 19, 1912 113 years ago
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Runtime 0h 10m 10 minutes total
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Language English Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Nestor Film Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is When the Heart Calls about?

Dick Lee, while hunting, meets James Gordon, an old rancher, who invites him to his cabin. Here he meets the rancher's daughter Mary. They soon become fast friends, and the girl's heart is almost b...

Who directed When the Heart Calls?

When the Heart Calls was directed by Al Christie.

How long is When the Heart Calls?

When the Heart Calls has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).

When was When the Heart Calls released?

When the Heart Calls was released on August 19, 1912 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in When the Heart Calls?

The main cast of When the Heart Calls includes Lee Moran, Russell Bassett, Louise Glaum, Victoria Forde.