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A Balasaur Score of 84 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 86% of the 131 1920s drama movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 16m. Streaming on Tubi.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do.
137 audience votes
Key crew
- Victor SjöströmDirector
- Frances MarionScreenplay
Cast
- 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)
- Si JenksMan at the Shindig (uncredited)
- Cullen JohnsonLittle Boy (uncredited)
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Themes
based on novel or bookwindwifetexassandstormsanddesertsilent filmdesert windincessant wind