Wings
“Youth, hitting the clouds! Laughing at danger! Fighting, loving, dodging death! That's "WINGS"”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Wings - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-19
Top Cast
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Clara Bow
Mary Preston
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
Jack Powell
Richard Arlen
David Armstrong
Jobyna Ralston
Sylvia Lewis
El Brendel
Herman Schwimpf
Richard Tucker
Air Commander
Gary Cooper
Cadet White
Gunboat Smith
The Sergeant
Henry B. Walthall
Mr. Armstrong
Roscoe Karns
Lieutenant Cameron
Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Armstrong
Arlette Marchal
Celeste
Nigel De Brulier
Peasant (uncredited)
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Powell (uncredited)
George Irving
Mr. Powell (uncredited)
William A. Wellman
Doughboy (uncredited)
Charles Barton
Soldier Flirting with Mary (uncredited)
Thomas Carr
Aviator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Antonio, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
August 12, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 24, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.8x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton
- Original Title
- Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Hope Loring, Louis D. Lighton, John Monk Saunders
Harry Perry
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Lucien Hubbard
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Harry Perry
Director of Photography
Hope Loring
Screenplay
Louis D. Lighton
Screenplay
E. Lloyd Sheldon
Editor
Lucien Hubbard
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wings.
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Academy Awards
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Wings?
The principal cast of Wings includes Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, El Brendel.
When was Wings released and how long is it?
Wings was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wings?
Wings had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (1.8 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wings?
Wings holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).