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).
Facts
Based on
Written on the Wind
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Setting
Texas
Production
Universal Pictures
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
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
