The Searching Wind (1946)
In the decades preceding World War II, American diplomat Alex Hazen witnesses the rise of Mussolini and Hitler but does not use any of his ambassadorial powers to intervene. Instead, Hazen subscribes to the dominant policy of appeasement, believing the belligerent dictators will eventually soften. Although married, he is in love with journalist Cassie Bowwman – but her feelings about the threat posed by fascism differs severely from his.
Director:
William Dieterle
Writer:
Lillian Hellman
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Robert Young as Alex Hazen |
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Sylvia Sidney as Cassie Bowman |
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Ann Richards as Emily Taney Hazen |
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Dudley Digges as Moses Taney |
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Douglas Dick as Sam Hazen |
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Albert Bassermann as Count von Stammer |
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Dan Seymour as Torrone |
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Ian Wolfe as Sears |
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Marietta Canty as Sophronia |
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Norma Varden as Mrs. Hayworth |
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Charles D. Brown as Carter |
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Don Castle as David |
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William Trenk as Ponette |
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Mickey Kuhn as Sam (as a child) |
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Ann Carter as Sarah Hazen |
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Dave Willock as Harry, Male Nurse |
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Frederick Giermann as Eppler |
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Arthur Loft as Dr. Crocker |
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Georges Renavent as Ambassador de Frontigny |
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Henry Rowland as Capt. Hetderbreck |
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Reginald Sheffield as Harry, Reporter |
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Marie Surdez as Countess Marigny |
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Frank Ferguson as Embassy Attendant (uncredited) |
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Bess Flowers as Reporter (uncredited) |
| Directing | William Dieterle | Director |
| Camera | Lee Garmes | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Warren Low | Editor |
| Art | Hans Dreier | Art Direction |
| Art | Franz Bachelin | Art Direction |
| Sound | Victor Young | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Lillian Hellman | Theatre Play |
| Writing | Lillian Hellman | Screenplay |
