When the Wind Blows
Synopsis
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out. When his parents mistake his noises for a burglar, a local policeman is called, but he seems incompetent to catch either the phony burglar or the real one who has shown up in the meantime
Top Cast
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Norman Chaney
Chubby
Jackie Cooper
Jackie
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Farina
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
Wheezer
Mary Ann Jackson
Mary Ann
Pete the Dog
Pete
Julian Rivero
Henry, Jackie's Dad (Spanish language version)
Betty Jane Beard
Hector (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Flustered Man (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
Chubby's Mother (uncredited)
Gertrude Howard
Farina's Mother (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Kennedy the Cop (uncredited)
Charles McAvoy
Henry - Jackie's Dad (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James W. Horne
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker, Robert A. McGowan
- Original Score
- Erno Rapee, William Axt, Victor Herbert, J.S. Zamecnik, Nathaniel Shilkret
- Original Title
- When the Wind Blows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James W. Horne
H.M. Walker, Robert A. McGowan
Erno Rapee, William Axt, Victor Herbert, J.S. Zamecnik, Nathaniel Shilkret
Art Lloyd
Richard C. Currier
Hal Roach, Robert F. McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
James W. Horne
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Art Lloyd
Director of Photography
Robert F. McGowan
Producer
Richard C. Currier
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is When the Wind Blows about?
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out. When his parents mistake his noises for a burglar, a local policeman is called, but he seems incompetent to catch either the phony burglar or the real one who has shown up in the meantime
Who directed When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows was directed by James W. Horne.
Who stars in When the Wind Blows?
The principal cast of When the Wind Blows includes Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson.
When was When the Wind Blows released and how long is it?
When the Wind Blows was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Wind Blows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Wind Blows was composed by Erno Rapee, William Axt, Victor Herbert, J.S. Zamecnik, Nathaniel Shilkret.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).