The Wind

The Wind (1928)

15/09/1928
Drama, Western, Romance, Thriller
1h 16m

A tornado of human emotions.

Overview

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.

  • Victor SjöströmDirector
  • Frances MarionScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • wind
  • wife
  • texas
  • sandstorm
  • sand
  • desert
  • silent film
  • desert wind
  • incessant wind

Top Billed Cast

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Letty

Lars Hanson

Lars Hanson

Lige

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Roddy

Dorothy Cumming

Dorothy Cumming

Cora

Edward Earle

Edward Earle

Beverly

William Orlamond

William Orlamond

Sourdough

Carmencita Johnson

Carmencita Johnson

Cora's Child

Leon Janney

Leon Janney

Cora's Child

Billy Kent Schaefer

Cora's Child

Sam Appel

Sam Appel

Vaquero (uncredited)

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