Drama ·Western ·Romance ·Thriller · United States of America · 1928 · 1h 16m

The Wind

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Director
Victor Sjöström
Cast
Lillian Gish as Letty Lars Hanson as Lige Montagu Love as Roddy Dorothy Cumming as Cora Edward Earle as Beverly William Orlamond as Sourdough
Crew
John Arnold — Director of Photography Conrad A. Nervig — Editor Frances Marion — Screenplay Dorothy Scarborough — Novel André-ani — Costume Design
Tagline

A tornado of human emotions.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookwindwifetexassandstormsanddesertsilent filmdesert windincessant wind
Key Collaborators
Victor Sjöström Director John Arnold Director of Photography Conrad A. Nervig Editor Frances Marion Screenplay Dorothy Scarborough Novel André-ani Costume Design
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