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The Voice of Bugle Ann (1936): Cast

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The Voice of Bugle Ann is a 1936 drama directed by Richard Thorpe, starring Spring Byington as Ma Davis, Maureen O'Sullivan and Lee Phelps. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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The Voice of Bugle Ann (1936) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Richard Thorpe
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Voice of Bugle Ann About?

The premise of The Voice of Bugle Ann without spoilers.

Set in rural Missouri, a young farmer’s son falls deeply in love with the daughter of their neighboring family. Their budding romance is strained when the neighbor is responsible for the death of the farmer’s beloved foxhound, creating tension between the two households while the young lovers struggle to reconcile their feelings.

The Voice of Bugle Ann Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • herd of sheep
  • courtroom
  • farmer
  • new neighbor
  • murder conviction
  • governor's pardon
  • prison warden
  • wire fence
  • murder trial
  • pack of hounds
  • red fox
  • hunting at night
+36 more
  • prologue
  • litter of puppies
  • bugle call
  • widower
  • mean old man
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • father daughter estrangement
  • dog hit by a car
  • shotgun
  • 20 year time span
  • 71 year old man
  • mule and plow
  • father son relationship
  • body found
  • dog's grave
  • release from prison
  • return home
  • rebirth
  • spitting image
  • mystery solved
  • reference to reincarnation
  • strangulation
  • campfire
  • newborn puppy
  • threat
  • dog
  • missouri
  • false accusation
  • fox hunting
  • insurance agent
  • ozark mountains
  • rural setting
  • district attorney
  • death of mother
  • death of father
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Voice of Bugle Ann Cast & Characters

Spring Byington leads the cast as Ma Davis, with Maureen O'Sullivan as Camden Terry and Lee Phelps as Davis' Cellmate (uncredited). Directed by Richard Thorpe; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More from Richard Thorpe

More films directed by Richard Thorpe, best-rated first: Ivanhoe, Jailhouse Rock, How the West Was Won and The Last Challenge.

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FAQ

The Voice of Bugle Ann FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Voice of Bugle Ann, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Voice of Bugle Ann?

The Voice of Bugle Ann runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was The Voice of Bugle Ann released?

The Voice of Bugle Ann was released on February 15, 1936.

Who directed The Voice of Bugle Ann?

The Voice of Bugle Ann was directed by Richard Thorpe.

More films by Richard Thorpe

Who is in the cast of The Voice of Bugle Ann?

The Voice of Bugle Ann stars Spring Byington as Ma Davis, Maureen O'Sullivan as Camden Terry and Lee Phelps as Davis' Cellmate (uncredited), among 24 credited actors.

Does The Voice of Bugle Ann have a post-credit scene?

No. The Voice of Bugle Ann has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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