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Directed by James W. Horne, When the Wind Blows leans on a strong ensemble — Norman Chaney, Jackie Cooper, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1930.
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