Wings(1927)
“Youth, hitting the clouds! Laughing at danger! Fighting, loving, dodging death! That's "WINGS"”
Overview
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.
Director
William A. Wellman
Studio
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Clara Bow
as Mary Preston
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
as Jack Powell
Richard Arlen
as David Armstrong
Jobyna Ralston
as Sylvia Lewis
El Brendel
as Herman Schwimpf
Richard Tucker
as Air Commander
Gary Cooper
as Cadet White
Gunboat Smith
as The Sergeant
Henry B. Walthall
as Mr. Armstrong
Roscoe Karns
as Lieutenant Cameron
Julia Swayne Gordon
as Mrs. Armstrong
Arlette Marchal
as Celeste
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1927
Runtime
2h 24m
Language
No Language
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wings?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Wings (1927).
What is Wings about?▼
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.
Who directed Wings?▼
Wings was directed by William A. Wellman and released in 1927. It is a drama, action, war, romance film.
How long is Wings?▼
Wings has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
Who stars in Wings?▼
The cast of Wings includes Clara Bow as Mary Preston, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers as Jack Powell, Richard Arlen as David Armstrong, Jobyna Ralston as Sylvia Lewis, El Brendel as Herman Schwimpf and more.
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