Written on the Wind
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Written on the Wind

(1956)Directed by Douglas Sirk99 minDrama, Romance
“This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!”

In the 1950s, in an oil-rich corner of Texas, the Hadley family runs a fortune that its heirs seem determined to spend. Mitch Wayne (Rock Hudson), the company geologist, has grown up beside Kyle Hadley (Robert Stack), a drinker and playboy, and quietly loves Kyle's wife, Lucy (Lauren Bacall). Douglas Sirk fills the big house with color and money, and Marylee (Dorothy Malone) watches Mitch from the edge of it, wanting him herself.

Rock Hudsonas Mitch Wayne
Lauren Bacallas Lucy Moore Hadley
Robert Stackas Kyle Hadley
Dorothy Maloneas Marylee Hadley
Robert Keithas Jasper Hadley
Grant Williamsas Biff Miley
Robert J. Wilkeas Dan Willis
Edward Plattas Dr. Paul Cochrane
Harry Shannonas Hoak Wayne
John Larchas Roy Carter
JGJoseph Granbyas R.J. Courtney
Roy Glennas Sam
Maidie Normanas Bertha
Joanne Jordanas Brunette
Dani Crayneas Blonde
Dorothy Porteras Secretary
BBBenjie Bancroftas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
LMLulu Mae Bohrmanas Party Guest (uncredited)
Gail Bonneyas Hotel Floorlady (uncredited)
PBPaul Bradleyas Maitre d' (uncredited)
Robert Brubakeras Hotel Manager (uncredited)
BCBoyd Cabeenas Reporter (uncredited)
George Calligaas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)