Synopsis
Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jasper, works hard to establish the family business, his irresponsible son, Kyle, is an alcoholic playboy, and his daughter, Marylee, is the town tramp. Mitch harbors a secret love for Kyle's unsatisfied wife, Lucy -- a fact that leaves him exposed when the jealous Marylee accuses him of murder.
Written on the Wind (1956) is a 1h 39min drama feature film by Douglas Sirk. Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. Selected for Concordia Film Festival (2021).
Key facts
Cast
Lauren Bacall, Rock Hudson, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, Robert Keith, Grant Williams, Robert J. Wilke, Edward Platt
Original language
English
First release
October 4, 1956 (United Kingdom)
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Based on
Written on the Wind
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Setting
Texas
Crew
Screenplay
George Zuckerman
Producer
Albert Zugsmith
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Editing
Russell F. Schoengarth
Music
Frank Skinner
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Belfast Film Festival 2022 generic
- Concordia Film Festival 2021
- Locarno International Film Festival 1978 generic
- Academy Awards 1957 academy_award
- Golden Globes (USA) 1957 generic
Titles
| Original title | Written on the Wind | English |
| Alternate title | Écrit sur du vent | |
| Alternate title | Écrit sur le vent |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 4, 1956 |
| Theatrical | Japan | December 7, 1956 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | December 14, 1956 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 25, 1956 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 26, 1956 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 31, 1956 |
| Theatrical | Australia | January 3, 1957 |
| Theatrical | France | January 9, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 9, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | January 24, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 25, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Austria | February 8, 1957 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | February 20, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 22, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 19, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | March 19, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | October 14, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 17, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 28, 1957 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | June 26, 1958 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 15, 1960 |
| Theatrical | Finland | November 17, 1989 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 2, 1998 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | July 10, 1999 |
| Theatrical | France | September 12, 2012 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United States | June 19, 2001 |
| Home video | South Korea | October 13, 2003 |
| Home video | Brazil | November 7, 2003 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | February 7, 2005 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | February 21, 2005 |
| Home video | Australia | October 10, 2008 |
| Home video | Netherlands | April 1, 2009 |
| Home video | France | May 3, 2016 |
| Home video | Australia | April 3, 2019 |
| Home video | United States | February 1, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Douglas Sirk |
| Cast | Lauren Bacall, Rock Hudson, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone (Marylee Hadley), Robert Keith (Jasper Hadley), Grant Williams (Biff Miley), Robert J. Wilke (Dan Willis), Edward Platt (Dr. Paul Cochrane), Harry Shannon (Hoak Wayne), John Larch (Roy Carter), Joseph Granby (R.J. Courtney), Roy Glenn (Sam), Maidie Norman (Bertha), William Schallert (Reporter), Joanne Jordan (Brunette), Dani Crayne (Blonde), Dorothy Porter (Secretary), Benjie Bancroft (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Lulu Mae Bohrman (Party Guest (uncredited)), Gail Bonney (Hotel Floorlady (uncredited)), Paul Bradley (Maitre d' (uncredited)), Robert Brubaker (Hotel Manager (uncredited)), Boyd Cabeen (Reporter (uncredited)), George Calliga (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Dick Cherney (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Carl Christian (Ben the Bartender (uncredited)), Kevin Corcoran (Boy on Electric Hobbyhorse (uncredited)), Oliver Cross (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), George DeNormand (Doorman (uncredited)), Tom Ferrandini (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Bess Flowers (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Herschel Graham (Party Guest (uncredited)), Marion Gray (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Stuart Hall (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Chuck Hamilton (Policeman (uncredited)), Don C. Harvey (Hotel Doorman (uncredited)), Phil Harvey (College Boy at Party (uncredited)), Bert Holland (Court Clerk (uncredited)), Jane Howard (Beer Drinker (uncredited)), Chester Jones (Attendant (uncredited)), Glen Kramer (College Boy at Party (uncredited)), Perk Lazelle (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), King Lockwood (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Robert Lyden (Kyle as a Boy (voice) (uncredited)), Robert Malcolm (Hotel Proprietor (uncredited)), Colleen McClatchey (College Girl at Party (uncredited)), Mathew McCue (Commuter (uncredited)), Harold Miller (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Ralph Moratz (Plane Attendant (uncredited)), Barry Norton (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Ron Nyman (Bailiff (uncredited)), Susan Odin (Marylee as a Girl (voice) (uncredited)), Cynthia Patrick (Waitress (uncredited)), Jack Perrin (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Charles Perry (Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)), Paul Power (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Floyd Simmons (Beer Drinker (uncredited)), Ray Spiker (Bar Patron (uncredited)), Norman Stevans (Restaurant Patron (uncredited)), Hal Taggart (Prosecution Staff Lawyer (uncredited)), Blaine Turner (Waiter (uncredited)), Robert Winans (Mitch as a Boy (voice) (uncredited)), Carlene King Johnson (College Girl at Party (uncredited)), Barbara O'Brien (Woman (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | George Zuckerman |
| Producer | Albert Zugsmith |
| Cinematography | Russell Metty |
| Editing | Russell F. Schoengarth |
| Music | Frank Skinner |
| Costumes | Bill Thomas, Jay A. Morley Jr. |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
