The Wind
“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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The Wind 1928 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-04
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Letty
Lars Hanson
Lige
Montagu Love
Roddy
Dorothy Cumming
Cora
Edward Earle
Beverly
William Orlamond
Sourdough
Carmencita Johnson
Cora's Child
Leon Janney
Cora's Child
Billy Kent Schaefer
Cora's Child
Sam Appel
Vaquero (uncredited)
Si Jenks
Man at the Shindig (uncredited)
Cullen Johnson
Little Boy (uncredited)
Seessel Anne Johnson
Little Girl (uncredited)
Gus Leonard
Old Man at Dance Hall (uncredited)
Margaret Mann
Townswoman at Shindig (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Syracuse, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Marion
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- The Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Sjöström
Frances Marion, Dorothy Scarborough
William Axt
John Arnold
Conrad A. Nervig
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Sjöström
Director
Frances Marion
Screenplay
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
John Arnold
Director of Photography
André-ani
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind
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What is The Wind about?
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.
Who directed The Wind?
The Wind was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in The Wind?
The principal cast of The Wind includes Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Montagu Love, Dorothy Cumming, Edward Earle.
When was The Wind released and how long is it?
The Wind was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wind was composed by William Axt.
Is The Wind based on a book or true story?
The Wind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Scarborough".