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Man's Calling

  • 19121912
  • 15m
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Man's Calling (1912)
ShortDramaWestern
Man's vocation is not always one of choice, it is more often one of circumstances. This story illustrates the fallacy of parents selecting, without regard to the natural inclination or abili... Read allMan's vocation is not always one of choice, it is more often one of circumstances. This story illustrates the fallacy of parents selecting, without regard to the natural inclination or ability of the child, a line of pursuit or means of livelihood, which accounts for the large nu... Read allMan's vocation is not always one of choice, it is more often one of circumstances. This story illustrates the fallacy of parents selecting, without regard to the natural inclination or ability of the child, a line of pursuit or means of livelihood, which accounts for the large number of dismal failures in life. In this instance the father of John Wallace, prompted by ... Read all
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  • Director
    • Allan Dwan
  • Stars
    • J. Warren Kerrigan
    • Jessalyn Van Trump
    • George Periolat
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    • Allan Dwan
  • Stars
    • J. Warren Kerrigan
    • Jessalyn Van Trump
    • George Periolat
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    J. Warren Kerrigan
    J. Warren Kerrigan
    • John Wallace
    Jessalyn Van Trump
    Jessalyn Van Trump
    • Mrs. John Wallace
    George Periolat
    George Periolat
    • Old Man Wallace
    Louise Lester
    Louise Lester
    • The Girl's Mother
    Jack Richardson
    Jack Richardson
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      A better title might have been found
      The situation developed in this picture makes an interesting study; but, although the producer has made the most of his material, it is not very dramatic. It is a one character picture, played by the premier company with Warren Kerrigan in the leading role. We find him as a young man in a lonely cabin on the mountains with his old father. He is fond of reading the Bible and decides to become a monk. At the gate of the monastery, in the valley, he meets a girl who has been to the well for water. He finds another "calling." A well-made naturally acted picture; but not very well photographed. A better title might have been found; it has an unintentional anti-monastic suggestion. - The Moving Picture World, November 16, 1912
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      • Release date
        • November 11, 1912 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • None
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Almost a Friar
      • Production companies
        • American Film Manufacturing Company
        • Flying A Pictures Inc.
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      • Runtime
        15 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Silent
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

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