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Directed by
  
John A. Bushelman

Screenplay by
  
Tom Maruzzi

Cinematography
  
Kay Norton

Director
  
John A. Bushelman

Music director
  
Richard D. Aurandt

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Produced by
  
Leonard A. Schwartz

Music by
  
Richard D. Aurandt

Initial release
  
May 1961 (USA)

Screenplay
  
Tom Maruzzi

Story by
  
Hal G. Evarts

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Starring
  
Gail Russell David McLean Roger Mobley Roscoe Ates Milton Parsons Dal McKennon Spike

Cast
  
Gail Russell, Roger Mobley, David McLean, Milton Parsons, Dal McKennon

Similar
  
Dog movies, Dramas

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. It was released in May 1961, by 20th Century Fox.

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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 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
  • Triva

    Spike that plays as Pete was best-known as the title character, Old Yeller.

    References

    The Silent Call Wikipedia