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The Call of the Wild (1908): Cast

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The Call of the Wild is a 1908 short comedy directed by D.W. Griffith, starring Charles Inslee as George Redfeather, Arthur V. Johnson and George Gebhardt. It runs 16 minutes.

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The Call of the Wild (1908) movie poster
Released
Runtime
16 min
Director
D.W. Griffith
Genre
Comedy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Call of the Wild About?

The premise of The Call of the Wild without spoilers.

After graduating with high honors and leading the football team at Carlisle, George Redfeather returns home. At a reception hosted by Indian agent Lieutenant Penrose, he meets Penrose’s daughter, Gladys, and becomes passionately enamored, setting the stage for a heartfelt conflict between his proud heritage and newfound love.

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Cast & crew

The Call of the Wild Cast & Characters

Charles Inslee leads the cast as George Redfeather, with Arthur V. Johnson as Party Guest / Indian and George Gebhardt as Indian Agent / Indian. Directed by D.W. Griffith; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from D.W. Griffith

More films directed by D.W. Griffith, best-rated first: Intolerance, The Struggle, Abraham Lincoln and Lady of the Pavements.

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The Call of the Wild FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Call of the Wild, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Call of the Wild?

The Call of the Wild runs 16 minutes.

When was The Call of the Wild released?

The Call of the Wild was released on October 27, 1908.

Who directed The Call of the Wild?

The Call of the Wild was directed by D.W. Griffith.

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Who is in the cast of The Call of the Wild?

The Call of the Wild stars Charles Inslee as George Redfeather, Arthur V. Johnson as Party Guest / Indian and George Gebhardt as Indian Agent / Indian, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Call of the Wild have a post-credit scene?

No. The Call of the Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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