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Wings (1927)
Director: William A. Wellman
Cast: Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston
Runtime144 min
RatingPG
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Two young men, one rich, one middle class, both in love with the same woman, become US Air Corps fighter pilots and, eventually, heroic flying aces during World War I. Devoted best friends, their mutual love of the girl eventually threatens their bond. Meanwhile, a hometown girl who's the lovestruck lifelong next door neighbor of one of them pines away.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Wings is a critically acclaimed 1927 silent film directed by William A. Wellman. It won the first Academy Award for Best Picture and is considered one of the greatest films of the silent era. The film has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 and a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception.
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Wings, the 1927 war drama directed by William A. Wellman, offers a stunning visual spectacle with its groundbreaking aerial combat sequences and compelling performances from Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, and Richard Arlen. This pioneering film blends high-octane action with poignant romance, providing an immersive window into the lives and sacrifices of World War I aviators.
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Wings is a 1927 American silent and synchronized sound war film which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture. While the sound version of the film has no audible dialogue, it was released with a synchronized musical score with sound effects. The original soundtrack to the sound version is preserved at UCLA.
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