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The Silent Call

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

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.

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.

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



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