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Man's Calling (1912)

1912 · Silent film · 14 min · dir. Allan Dwan

  • Short
  • Drama
  • Western

Synopsis

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 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 his religious fervor, urges the boy to enter a monastery. John obligingly acquiesces and starts on the journey, but later changes…

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Director
Allan Dwan
Writer
Allan Dwan
Released
1912-11-11
Running time
14 minutes

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