The North Wind's Malice (1920): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1920, The North Wind's Malice is a drama film directed by Paul Bern, running about 69 minutes.

What it’s about. When Lois Folsom's continual complaints about her husband Roger's sloppiness finally drive him out of the house, Lois seeks solace in the company of their friend, Henry Carter. Roger's brother Tom, angry at Lois because of her interference in his courtship of Dorothy Halstead, the ward of Jewish storekeeper Abe Guth, informs his brother that Lois has kissed Carter. This knowledge propels him to accept Jack Harkness' invitation to join in a gold mining expedition of Arctic City in Alaska. Unaware that his wife is pregnant, Roger leaves, and Lois, who is now desperate, accepts Carter's care. In the meantime, the Guth's store is destroyed by fire and Tom sustains the family by stealing food, but is jailed for his efforts. After Lois' baby is born, Carter ventures North to inform Roger. After an initial confrontation between the two men, Roger returns to his wife and frees Tom from jail. Tom, realizing the damage that his lies have caused, confesses his deceit and wins Dorothy's heart.

Who’s in it. The North Wind's Malice stars Tom Santschi as Roger, Jane Thomas as Lois, Joe King as Henry Carter and Julia Stuart as Mrs. Carter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The North Wind's Malice sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The North Wind's Malice page.

If you liked it. Fans of The North Wind's Malice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.