The Wind(1928)
A tornado of human emotions.
The Wind 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.
The Wind (1928) is a drama, western, romance and thriller film directed by Victor Sjöström, released on September 15, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Montagu Love and Dorothy Cumming. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 137 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Sjöström
- Writers:
- Frances Marion, Dorothy Scarborough
- Cinematographer:
- John Arnold
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Wind (1928) Trailer
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The Wind Videos & Clips
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The Wind 1928 trailer
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Lillian Gish in The Wind
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The Wind Cast & Crew
Main 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
Carmencita Johnson
as Cora's Child
Leon Janney
as Cora's Child
- Billy Kent Schaefer
Billy Kent Schaefer
as Cora's Child
Sam Appel
as Vaquero (uncredited)
Si Jenks
as Man at the Shindig (uncredited)
- Cullen Johnson
Cullen Johnson
as Little Boy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Victor Sjöström, written by Frances Marion and Dorothy Scarborough.
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The Wind Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 137 ratings.
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The Wind – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wind online?
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The Wind (1928) is available to stream on Philo and Fandor Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wind?
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The main cast of The Wind (1928) includes Lillian Gish, Lars Hanson, Montagu Love, Dorothy Cumming and Edward Earle. The film was directed by Victor Sjöström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wind released?
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The Wind was released on September 15, 1928 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Wind worth watching?
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The Wind (1928) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 137 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wind?
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Yes. The official The Wind trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.