The Calling of Dan Matthews 1935
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56 Reviews
51%
Gummy
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SplatDan Matthews (Richard Arlen), a young parson, is in love with Hope Strong (Charlotte Wynters), the daughter of James B. Strong ('FRederick Burton'), a man who controls the town with his real estate and business interests. Strong is an upstanding citizen who has fallen into the hands of a clever racketeer, Jeff Hardy (Douglass Dumbrille), who acts as Strong's manager of some innocent-appearing amusement places that are really secret dens of vice.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dan Matthews
as Hope Strong
as Jeff Hardy
as Kitty Marley
as Frank Blair
as James B. Strong
as Hypo
as Herman
as Lawyer Partington
as Tommy
Director:
Writer:
Karl Brown, Daniel Jarrett, Don Swift, Harold Bell Wright
Stars:
Richard Arlen, Charlotte Wynters, Douglass Dumbrille, Mary Kornman, Donald Cook, Frederick Burton, Lee Moran, Tom Dugan, Edward McWade, Carlyle Blackwell Jr.,
Genres:
Drama,Crime
Release Date:
1935 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
67 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Calling of Dan Matthews
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
KB
DS
Cast
as Dan Matthews
as Hope Strong
as Jeff Hardy
as Kitty Marley
as Frank Blair
as James B. Strong
as Hypo
as Herman
as Lawyer Partington
as Tommy
as District Attorney (uncredited)
as Jerry - Headwaiter (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Tommy (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Butler (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as City Editor Edison (uncredited)
as Fine (uncredited)
as Miss Ryan (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Ping Pong Playing Hood (uncredited)
as Club Owner (uncredited)
as Housekeeper (uncredited)
as Sam (uncredited)
as Club Owner (uncredited)
as Man at Carnival (uncredited)
as Bystander (uncredited)
as Club Owner (uncredited)
as Barfly (uncredited)
as Tommy's Friend (uncredited)
as Thin Henchman (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Boy (uncredited)
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