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Wings (1927)

Wings
138 min.
7.3
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Synopsis
In 1917, Jack Powell is a young man with passion for cars. His next door neighbor is Mary Preston, who is in deep love for him, but Jack does not notice her. Jack indeed loves Sylvia Lewis, but she is in love with the rich David Armstrong. When USA enters in World War I, Jack and David join the Air Force to fight in France and become pals. Mary joins the Women's Motor Corp, trying to be close to Jack. But it is war, and a tragedy happen between the two friends.
Genre
War Action Drama 1910s I World War Planes Army Friendship Silent Film
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Year / Country:
/ United States United States
Original title:
Wings
Running time
138 min.
Screenwriter
Hope Loring
Screenwriter
Louis D. Lighton
Screenwriter
John Monk Saunders
Story
Cinematography
Harry Perry
(B&W)
Producer
Links
#62
Best Action Movies
 #66
Best War Movies/War Film
 #83
Best Silent Movies of all time
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Oscar™ Best Picture - Winning Movies
Awards
1927: 2 Academy Awards: Best Movie, Special Effects
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Critics' reviews 11

"Nothing has possessed the graphic descriptive powers of aerial flying and combat that have been poured into this effort."
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[Variety]
"Truly magnificent (...) For those unfamiliar with silent film, this would be a very good place to start."
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[The New York Times]
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