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The Wind

The Wind

A tornado of human emotions.

1928 1h 16mDramaWesternRomanceThriller

When Letty Mason relocates to West Texas, she finds herself unsettled by the ever-present wind and sand. Arriving at her new home at the ranch of her cousin, Beverly, she receives a surprisingly cold welcome from his wife, Cora. Soon tensions in the family and unwanted attention from a trio of suitors leave Letty increasingly disturbed.

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When Letty Mason relocates to West Texas, she finds herself unsettled by the ever-present wind and sand. Arriving at her new home at the ranch of her cousin, Beverly, she receives a surprisingly cold welcome from his wife, Cora. Soon tensions in the family and unwanted attention from a trio of suitors leave Letty increasingly disturbed.

The vibe

windwifetexassandstormsanddesertsilent filmdesert windincessant wind

Behind it

Victor SjöströmVictor SjöströmDirectorFrances MarionFrances MarionScreenplayJohn ArnoldCinematography

Cast

Lillian GishLillian GishLetty
Lars HansonLars HansonLige
Montagu LoveMontagu LoveRoddy
Dorothy CummingDorothy CummingCora
Edward EarleEdward EarleBeverly
William OrlamondWilliam OrlamondSourdough
Carmencita JohnsonCarmencita JohnsonCora's Child
Leon JanneyLeon JanneyCora's Child
Billy Kent SchaeferCora's Child
Sam AppelSam AppelVaquero (uncredited)
Si JenksSi JenksMan at the Shindig (uncredited)
Cullen JohnsonLittle Boy (uncredited)
Seessel Anne JohnsonLittle Girl (uncredited)
Gus LeonardGus LeonardOld Man at Dance Hall (uncredited)
Margaret MannMargaret MannTownswoman at Shindig (uncredited)

Director

Victor Sjöström

Writer

Frances Marion

Release date

15 Sept 1928

Runtime

1h 16m

Studio

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Language

No Language

Country

United States of America

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