When the Wind Blows
Originally released in 1930. When the Wind Blows is a comedy film. directed by James W. Horne. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, and Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Synopsis
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding out. When his parents mistake his noises for a burglar, a local policeman is called, but he seems incompetent to catch either the phony burglar or the real one who has shown up in the meantime
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norman Chaney
as Chubby
Jackie Cooper
as Jackie
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
as Farina
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins
as Wheezer
Mary Ann Jackson
as Mary Ann
Pete the Dog
as Pete
Julian Rivero
as Henry, Jackie's Dad (Spanish language version)
Betty Jane Beard
as Hector (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
as Flustered Man (uncredited)
Mary Gordon
as Chubby's Mother (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When the Wind Blows about?
Jackie throws his schoolbook out the window in disgust, but then climbs outside to retrieve it. Finding himself locked out, he tries various means of getting back inside without his parents finding...
Who directed When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows was directed by James W. Horne.
How long is When the Wind Blows?
When the Wind Blows has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was When the Wind Blows released?
When the Wind Blows was released on April 5, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When the Wind Blows?
The main cast of When the Wind Blows includes Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins, Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins, Mary Ann Jackson.