The Wind
Seen it?1928 | 76 min | Drama, Western, Romance, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved The Power of the Dog or News of the World, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Sjöström
- Lillian GishLetty
- Lars HansonLige
- Montagu LoveRoddy
- Dorothy CummingCora
- Edward EarleBeverly
- William OrlamondSourdough
- Carmencita JohnsonCora's Child
- Leon JanneyCora's Child
- Billy Kent SchaeferCora's Child
- Sam AppelVaquero (uncredited)