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Overview
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Release Date:
5 January 1929 (USA)
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Tagline:
An Epic of the Air See more »
Plot:
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
Plot Keywords:
France
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Pilot
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Friendship
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Auto Repair
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Drunkenness
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars.
Another 3 wins
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User Reviews:
a little dated here and there, but overall a great film
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Clara Bow | ... | Mary Preston |
 | Charles 'Buddy' Rogers | ... | Jack Powell (as Charles Rogers) |
 | Richard Arlen | ... | David Armstrong |
 | Jobyna Ralston | ... | Sylvia Lewis |
| El Brendel | ... | Herman Schwimpf |
| Richard Tucker | ... | Air Commander |
 | Gary Cooper | ... | Cadet White |
| Gunboat Smith | ... | The Sergeant |
| Henry B. Walthall | ... | David's Father |
 | Roscoe Karns | ... | Lt. Cameron |
| Julia Swayne Gordon | ... | David's Mother |
| Arlette Marchal | ... | Celeste |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Charles Barton | ... | Soldier Flirting with Mary (uncredited) |
| Thomas Carr | ... | Aviator (uncredited) |
| Thomas Carrigan | ... | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| Margery Chapin | ... | Peasant Woman (uncredited) |
| Andy Clark | ... | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| Nigel De Brulier | ... | Peasant (uncredited) |
| Hal George | ... | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| Dick Grace | ... | Aviator (uncredited) |
| William Hickey | ... | Charlton Blanchard (uncredited) |
 | Hedda Hopper | ... | Mrs. Powell (uncredited) |
 | George Irving | ... | Mr. Powell (uncredited) |
| Robert Livingston | ... | Recruit in Examination Office (uncredited) |
| James Pierce | ... | Army MP (uncredited) |
| Rod Rogers | ... | Aviator (uncredited) |
| Frank Tomick | ... | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
| Carl von Haartman | ... | German Officer (uncredited) |
| Gloria Wellman | ... | Peasant Child (uncredited) |
 | William A. Wellman | ... | Doughboy (uncredited) |
| Percy Williams | ... | Armstrong Butler (uncredited) |
| Zalla Zarana | ... | Undetermined Role (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| William A. Wellman | |||
| Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast | (uncredited) | ||
Writing credits | ||
| John Monk Saunders | (story) | |
| Hope Loring | (screenplay) and | |
| Louis D. Lighton | (screenplay) | |
| Julian Johnson | (titles) | |
| Byron Morgan | story ideas (uncredited) | |
Produced by | |||
| B.P. Schulberg | .... | associate producer | |
| Lucien Hubbard | .... | producer (uncredited) | |
Original Music by | |||
| J.S. Zamecnik | (musical score) (uncredited) | ||
Cinematography by | |||
| Harry Perry | (photographed by) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| E. Lloyd Sheldon | (editor-in-chief) | ||
| Lucien Hubbard | (uncredited) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Hans Dreier | (uncredited) | ||
Costume Design by | |||
| Travis Banton | (uncredited) | ||
| Edith Head | (uncredited) | ||
Production Management | |||
| Frank M. Blount | .... | production manager (uncredited) | |
| Lucien Hubbard | .... | production supervisor (uncredited) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Charles Barton | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
| James Ewens | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
| Richard Johnston | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
| Norman Z. McLeod | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
| E.K. Merritt | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
Art Department | |||
| Charles Barton | .... | property master (uncredited) | |
| Paul B. Malone | .... | construction: Camp Stanley (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Roy Pomeroy | .... | engineering effects (uncredited) | |
| Barney Wolff | .... | special effects assistant (uncredited) | |
Stunts | |||
| Frank Andrews | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Pierce L. Butler | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Frank Clarke | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Hal George | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Dick Grace | .... | aerial stunts (uncredited) | |
| Clarence Irvine | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Denis Kavanagh | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Earle E. Partridge | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Earl H. Robinson | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Rod Rogers | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Sterling R. Stribling | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Bill Taylor | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Frank Tomick | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
| Hoyt Vandenberg | .... | stunt pilot (uncredited) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Carl Pierson | .... | cutter (uncredited) | |
| Mildred Richter | .... | cutter (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| Peter Boyer | .... | conductor: 2012 restored score | |
| Dan Goldwasser | .... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Jesse L. Lasky | .... | presenter | |
| Adolph Zukor | .... | presenter | |
| F.M. Andrews | .... | commander: military pilots (uncredited) | |
| Henry H. Arnold | .... | technical consultant (uncredited) | |
| S.C. Campbell | .... | supervisor: flying sequences (uncredited) | |
| Sterling Campbell | .... | technical director: flight sequences (uncredited) | |
| Walter Ellis | .... | communications supervisor (uncredited) | |
| James A. Healy | .... | supervisor: flying sequences (uncredited) | |
| A.M. Jones | .... | supervisor: ground troop maneuvers (uncredited) | |
| E.P. Ketchum | .... | supervisor: trench system reproduction (uncredited) | |
| Arthur Kocks | .... | business manager (uncredited) | |
| Norman Kohn | .... | business manager (uncredited) | |
| F.P. Lahm | .... | commander: military pilots (uncredited) | |
| Rodger Manning | .... | business manager (uncredited) | |
| Robert Mortimer | .... | ordnance supervisor (uncredited) | |
| Edward Norris | .... | double: Buddy Rogers, Parisian hotel scene (uncredited) | |
| Ted Parson | .... | supervisor: flying sequences (uncredited) | |
| Harry Reynolds | .... | airplane preparation (uncredited) | |
| Bill Taylor | .... | airplane preparation (uncredited) | |
| Carl von Haartman | .... | supervisor: flying sequences (uncredited) | |
Production Companies
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation (A Lucien Hubbard Production)
- Paramount Pictures (1927) (USA) (theatrical)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (????) (Australia) (VHS)
- Epoca (????) (Argentina) (VHS)
- MediaOutlet.com (????) (USA) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Video (1996) (USA) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Video (2012) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Home Video (2012) (USA) (DVD) (remastered)
- Paramount Home Video (????) (USA) (video) (laserdisc)
- Film Technology Company music produced by (1987 restoration)
- La-La Land Records soundtrack (limited edition)
Additional Details
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for war violence
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Runtime:
144 min
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Aspect Ratio:
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Did You Know?
Trivia:
One of only four films to win the Oscar for Best Picture without also being nominated for best director. The other three are Grand Hotel (1932) Driving Miss Daisy (1989) and Argo (2012).See more »
Goofs:
Plot holes: Jack and David shoot down a German bomber. The soldiers in the just-bombed village come running out and celebrate atop the bomber's wreckage, but by the time it was shot down, the bomber was a good many miles away from the village - too far away for the troops to just run out to its wreckage.See more »
Quotes:
Mary Preston:D'you know what you can do when you see a shooting star?
John "Jack" Powell:No, what?
Mary Preston:You can kiss the girl you love.
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John "Jack" Powell:No, what?
Mary Preston:You can kiss the girl you love.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) (TV)See more »
Soundtrack:
A Midsummer Night's DreamSee more »
FAQ
What is a Bangalore Torpedo?See more »
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In many ways, I enjoyed this film more than the more expensive HELL'S ANGELS (which Howard Hughes RE-SHOT after its initial completion in order to make it a sound picture)--even though it was a silent film. That's because for a silent movie, it's nearly as good as you're going to find, whereas the primitive sound of Hell's Angels and less engaging plot left me feeling a bit flat--though its flying sequence were clearly better and more spectacular than those in WINGS.
Clara Bow is excellent as the sweet lead of the film whose two friends go off to war. This is a far better showcase of her talents than the equally famous movie "IT" (which did NOT age as well).
Richard Arlen and Buddy Rogers also did fine jobs in the movie, though special recognition must also be given to the cinematography--the movie is just beautiful in spots and the aerial sequences are amazing for 1927! The only down side? Occasionally, there are melodramatic lapses in the pacing--such as the drinking scene where they talk about BUBBLES incessantly. This seems to be due mostly to the style of the day, and for what it was, it was a brilliant picture. I can easily see why it got the first Best Picture award.