Written on the Wind

Overview

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.

Directed by Douglas Sirk

Top cast

Rock Hudson

Mitch Wayne

Lauren Bacall

Lucy Moore Hadley

Robert Stack

Kyle Hadley

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

J

Joseph Granby

R.J. Courtney

Roy Glenn

Sam

Maidie Norman

Bertha

William Schallert

Reporter

J

Joanne Jordan

Brunette

Dani Crayne

Blonde

D

Dorothy Porter

Secretary

B

Benjie Bancroft

Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

L

Lulu Mae Bohrman

Party Guest (uncredited)

Gail Bonney

Hotel Floorlady (uncredited)

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