Men on Call
Seen it?1930 | 70 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 10 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Railroad engineer Chuck Long finds the showgirl he's about to marry was the subject of scandal and swears off women. He joins a coast guard unit stationed at a lighthouse, and one day must rescue a drowning girl that turns out to be his old fiancée.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 649 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John G. Blystone
- Edmund LoweChuck Long
- Mae ClarkeHelen Gordon / Helen Harding
- William HarriganCap
- Sharon LynnMary Burton
- Warren HymerJoe Burke
- Ruth WarrenMrs. Burke