Wings
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Wings is a 1927 American silent war film set during the First World War. It was produced by Lucien Hubbard and directed by William A.wellman.It was released by Paramount Pictures.It stars Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy Rogers, Richard Arlen and Gary Cooper appears in a role which helped launch his career in Hollywood.
- Wings, a romantic action-war picture won the first ever academy award for best picture in 1927
Why was it so successful?
- The film was widely praised for it's realism and technical prowess
- Was very popular because of the public infatuation with aviation(flying) in the wake of Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight
- The combat scenes of the film were praised for being so realistic
- It was Paramounts biggest star of the time
- Wellman (the director) was the only director with experience who had World War 1 combat pilot experience in the time
- Was one of the first films to show two men kissing and also one of the first widely released films to show nudity
Wow! this film was ground breaking! However, do you think that an audience in 1927 would be open to the points you have raised. Think about the time period in which the film was set: how might this be appealing to a 1920's audience? You might also like to research Clara Bow...
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