A Wind From The South (1955)

In the Irish countryside, a sheltered young woman (Julie Harris) and her embittered brother (Michael Higgins) run a small inn for tourists. When an unhappily married American couple (Donald Woods, Haila Stoddard) come to stay at the inn, the girl and the husband find themselves attracted to each other. Directed by Daniel Petrie (ELEANOR AND FRANKLIN) and written by James Costigan (LOVE AMONG THE RUINS) who's written better dialogue, this wispy bit of drama isn't much. It's so slight that it's over before you realize that's all there is. One can't help but wonder what the intelligent Irish lass sees in the bland American advertising executive, though to be fair it's most likely the actor rather than the character. Both the actress and her character deserve better. The theme song is sung by Merv Griffin. With James Congdon as an American serviceman who makes an awkward pass at Harris.