Wings (1927)
Wings is a 1927 drama movie directed by William A. Wellman, with a running time of 2h 24m. It stars Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers and Richard Arlen.
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.
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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.
When was Wings released?
Wings was released on 12 August 1927.
How long is Wings?
Wings runs 2h 24m.
Who made Wings?
Wings was directed by William A. Wellman.
Where can I watch Wings?
Wings is available on Darkroom, Fawesome, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, Kanopy and Public Domain Movies.
Where to watch Wings
Watch free: Darkroom, Fawesome, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies
Watch free with ads: Mometu, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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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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- Companion guide: Fighter Pilots
- Companion guide: World War One