Something in the Wind
“"Happy songs! Happy stars! Happy romance!"”
Synopsis
A grandson of a recently deceased millionaire mistakes a beautiful female disc jockey for her aunt, who once dated the grandfather.
Top Cast
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Deanna Durbin
Mary Collins
Donald O'Connor
Charlie Read
John Dall
Donald Read
Charles Winninger
Uncle Chester Read
Helena Carter
Clarissa Prentice
Margaret Wycherly
Grandma Read
Jean Adair
Aunt Mary Collins
Jacqueline deWit
Fashion Show Saleslady
Edmond O'Brien
Lt. Tom Farrington
Andy Williams
Self - Member, The Williams Brothers Quartette (uncredited)
Betty Blythe
Society Matron (uncredited)
Eddy Chandler
Radio Station Policeman (uncredited)
Tom Chatterton
Bronston (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Cop at Desk (uncredited)
David McMahon
Nolan (uncredited)
Frank Wilcox
Mr. Masterson (uncredited)
Jan Peerce
Tony - Policeman
Patricia Alphin
Fashion Show Model
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kurnitz, William Bowers
- Original Score
- Johnny Green
- Original Title
- Something in the Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Harry Kurnitz, William Bowers, Fritz Rotter, Charles O'Neal
Johnny Green
Milton Krasner
Otto Ludwig
Joseph Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Pichel
Director
Harry Kurnitz
Screenplay
William Bowers
Screenplay
Joseph Sistrom
Producer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
Otto Ludwig
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something in the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Something in the Wind about?
A grandson of a recently deceased millionaire mistakes a beautiful female disc jockey for her aunt, who once dated the grandfather.
Who directed Something in the Wind?
Something in the Wind was directed by Irving Pichel.
Who stars in Something in the Wind?
The principal cast of Something in the Wind includes Deanna Durbin, Donald O'Connor, John Dall, Charles Winninger, Helena Carter.
When was Something in the Wind released and how long is it?
Something in the Wind was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Something in the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something in the Wind was composed by Johnny Green.