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Call of the Flesh (1930)

“His Greatest Picture”

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Plot

In the vibrant heart of Seville, Juan de Dios, a humble working-class man, captivates the cantina crowd with his singing and dancing alongside his partner, Lola. Their on-stage chemistry is tainted by fierce rivalry and Lola's jealousy of Juan's flirtatious nature. But beneath the cantina lights, Juan harbors a dream of becoming a renowned opera singer, guided by his mentor, Esteban - once Spain's most celebrated impresario whose reckless past mirrors Juan's present. Esteban seeks to mold Juan's raw talent into a refined art, hoping to introduce him to a Madrid impresario and rekindle the fame and fortune he himself once enjoyed. The universe, however, throws a curveball when Juan crosses paths with Maria Consuelo Vargas, a runaway postulant from St. Agustín convent, who has secretly been entranced by his voice from behind the convent walls. Their chance encounter quickly blossoms into love, and Juan, learning of her past, finds himself torn between his heart's desire to marry Maria and his responsibility to return her to the convent. As Juan grapples with this dilemma, a flurry of factors further complicates the situation. Maria's brother, Army Captain Enrique Vargas, is adamant that she is destined for the divine life. Lola's jealousy flares, and Esteban's ambitions for Juan's career hang in the balance. With his heart and dreams on the line, Juan must navigate the intricate maze of love, duty, and ambition.

Where to watch Call of the Flesh?

Call of the Flesh is a music movie featuring Ramon Novarro.

Call of the Flesh is currently streaming on DIRECTV.