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| 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 | |
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Two young men from the same town but different social classes end up as fighter pilots in WW1. Jack Preston is a keen auto mechanic, building and modifying cars. David Armstrong comes from a wealthy family. They are both in love with the same woman, Sylvia. Her heart belongs to David but she doesn't let Jack know and plays along with his infatuation. Meanwhile, Jack's neighbour, Mary, is deeply in love with him but he just views her as a friend. WW1 interrupts the romantic entanglements as Jack and David enlist in the US Army Air Service (Air Service of the AEF at the time). They are initially bitter enemies, due to them both vying for Sylvia's affections. Over time, however, they become very good friends. They are both posted to the same fighter squadron in France, where being a fighter pilot means every day could easily be your last. Written by grantss
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world war one | friendship | military training | 1910s | national film registry |Taglines:
Youth, hitting the clouds! Laughing at danger! Fighting, loving, dodging death! That's "WINGS" See more »Parents Guide:
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5 January 1929 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$2,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System) (musical score and sound effects)| Silent | Dolby Digital (2012 restoration edition)Color:
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(credited on 2012 restored score only)
Written by Thomas S. Allen
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The only silent movie to win the Oscar for Best Picture (then called "Best Production"), until The Artist (2011) in 2012. See more »Goofs
Mary paints the "shooting star" on the left side of Jack's car. Jack immediately drives off to pick up Sylvia. Jack and Sylvia drive past Mary. The "shooting star" is now on the right side of Jack's car. See more »Quotes
Sergeant in Mervale: Hey, if youse guys need kissin' *I'll* kiss you - wit' a gun-butt!See more »
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Cabaret Capers(credited on 2012 restored score only)
Written by Thomas S. Allen
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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.