The Storm

The Storm

Two men marooned in a snowbound cabin with a beautiful girl...one man rugged, strong, silent...the other used to the gayeity of the city...the girl a fiery daughter of the wilderness...A story of love and perils in the North West.

1930 · 80 min · ★ 7.0 · Adventure, Drama, Western

Burr and Dave, two close friends who have backed each other up in countless difficulties, are torn apart by the arrival of a woman, Manette, who becomes stranded with them in their cabin during a raging blizzard.

Directed by William Wyler · Written by Langdon McCormick

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Lupe Vélez Manette Fachard
Paul Cavanagh Dave Stewart
William 'Stage' Boyd Burr Winton
Alphonse Ethier Jacques Fachard
Ernie Adams Johnny Behind the 8-Ball
Erin La Bissoniere Saloon Extra
Tom London Head Mountie

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