The Searching Wind (1946)
108 min
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.
- Release date
- August 9, 1946
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Robert Young as Alex Hazen
- Sylvia Sidney as Cassie Bowman
- Ann Richards as Emily Taney Hazen
- Dudley Digges as Moses Taney
- Douglas Dick as Sam Hazen
- Albert Bassermann as Count von Stammer
- Dan Seymour as Torrone
- Ian Wolfe as Sears, the Butler
- Marietta Canty as Sophronia, the Maid
- Norma Varden as Mrs. Hayworth
Crew
- William Dieterle · Director
- Lillian Hellman · Writer
- Hal B. Wallis · Producer
- Victor Young · Composer
- Lee Garmes · Cinematographer
- Warren Low · Editor