The Mating Call
1928, English. Directed by James Cruze.
It's the call of life! the call of love!
A World War I veteran takes on the Ku Klux Klan when he loses his wife to a womanizing Klansman. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- James CruzeDirector
- Thomas MeighanLeslie Hatten
- Evelyn BrentRose Henderson
- Renée AdoréeCatharine
- Alan RoscoeLon Henderson
- Gardner JamesMarvin Swallow
- Helen FosterJessie Peebles
- Luke CosgraveJudge Peebles
- Cyril ChadwickAnderson
- Delmer DavesUndetermined Role
- Herman J. MankiewiczNewspaperman
- Broderick O'FarrellPoker Player
- Will WallingUncle Billy - Townsman
Details
- Released
- 21 July 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Walter Woods
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The Mating Call runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Mating Call is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mating Call on?
The Mating Call isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 July 1928. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mating Call?
If you liked The Mating Call, try The Birth of a Nation, Places in the Heart, Act of Violence.
Who directed The Mating Call?
The Mating Call (1928) was directed by James Cruze and stars Thomas Meighan, Evelyn Brent, Renée Adorée.