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Written on the Wind Movie Review Summary

Actors: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Malone, Robert Stack

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WRITTEN ON THE WIND is a movie directed in 1956 by german-american director Douglas Sirk.
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Rock Hudson is in love with Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack's wife. Robert Stack's sister, a character played by Dorothy Malone, is in love with Rock Hudson. A gorgeous melodrama set in a Texan wealthy family.

A must for any movie lover.
The review of this Movie prepared by Daniel Staebler



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Plot & Themes

Time/era of movie:    -   1930's-1950's Romance/Love/Hugging    -   Yes Kind of romance:    -   seduction (yum!)    -   boatload of casual sex without love Taboo Sex Story?    -   Yes Unmarried Love Triangle?    -   Yes

Main Character

Identity:    -   Male Profession/status:    -   scientist Age:    -   20's-30's Ethnicity/Nationality    -   White American

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Texas    -   Northeast Misc setting    -   fancy mansion    -   resort/hotel    -   bar

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Sex/nudity in movie?    -   Yes What kind of sex:    -   vague references only    -   kissing Is this movie based on a    -   book

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