A true lesson in context. Wings
is a sadly dated film that echoes of a very different time and standard in
film. That being said, however, Wings
was an excellent picture for its time, reflecting the difficulty and art of
silent films and one can only think of it in that context. John Stepan Zamecnik
wrote a beautiful original score that plays well with the silent film. Far
ahead of its time in special effects and cinematography, William A Wellman and
Lucien Hubbard give the film a radiant sense of realism by using actual in-air
shots. El Brendel (Herman Schwimpf)
deserves an honorable mention here for his much needed comic relief,
well-placed throughout the film.
Outstanding Performance- Richard Arlen (David
Armstrong)
A difficult
choice as Clara Bow and Buddy Rogers also give memorable performances, but
Arlen’s performance as David is captivating.
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