Featuring Lauren Bacall, Rock Hudson and Robert Stack.

'Adult Themes'

After the success of films like Magnificent Obsession and All that Heaven Allows, Universal allowed Sirk the freedom to explore more adult themes. He also received bigger budgets.

The Definitive Sirk Production

"Described by one scholar as the "consummate" Sirk film, Written on the Wind featured Hudson, Robert Stack, Lauren Bacall, and Dorothy Malone in a tortured love quadrangle set against the spectacle of a declining oil dynasty. With a plot that included alcoholism, impotence, nymphomania, violent death, an ultra-theatrically lit family estate shot from odd angles, and such remarkable set pieces as Malone's fervid dance with Hudson's picture, Sirk powerfully evoked the corrupt desperation of the wealthy, despite the "happy" ending." (from All Movie Databse)

"Written on the Wind is the one Sirk must-see." Metroactive, San Fransisco Newspaper

"A rare contemporary critical hit, Written on the Wind earned Malone the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress." (All Movie Databse)

The film will be shown on a 35 mm print.

Written on the Wind will also be shown on Thu 27 March at 7.30pm.

Link to page for Douglas Sirk Season at the Star and Shadow Cinema here