The Calling of Dan Matthews (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1935, The Calling of Dan Matthews is a drama and crime film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 67 minutes. “AMERICA'S ACE HERO...Turning the world upside down” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dan Matthews (Richard Arlen), a young parson, is in love with Hope Strong (Charlotte Wynters), the daughter of James B. Strong ('FRederick Burton'), a man who controls the town with his real estate and business interests. Strong is an upstanding citizen who has fallen into the hands of a clever racketeer, Jeff Hardy (Douglass Dumbrille), who acts as Strong's manager of some innocent-appearing amusement places that are really secret dens of vice.
Who’s in it. The Calling of Dan Matthews stars Richard Arlen as Dan Matthews, Charlotte Wynters as Hope Strong, Douglass Dumbrille as Jeff Hardy and Mary Kornman as Kitty Marley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Calling of Dan Matthews has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Calling of Dan Matthews page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Calling of Dan Matthews tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Calling of Dan Matthews (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Calling of Dan Matthews change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Calling of Dan Matthews worth watching?
- The Calling of Dan Matthews holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Calling of Dan Matthews?
- The Calling of Dan Matthews stars Richard Arlen, Charlotte Wynters, Douglass Dumbrille, Mary Kornman and Donald Cook.
- When was The Calling of Dan Matthews released?
- The Calling of Dan Matthews was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.