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Wings - 1927 | First Oscar Award in History

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Wings - 1927 | First Oscar Award in History

Wings - 1927 | First Oscar Award in History

Wings is a 1927 American silent and synchronized sound film which won the first Academy Award for Best Picture.

While the sound version of the film has no audible dialogue, it was released with a synchronized musical score with sound effects.

The original soundtrack to the sound version is preserved at UCLA.

The film stars Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, and Richard Arlen.

Rogers and Arlen portray World War I combat pilots in a romantic rivalry over a woman.

It was produced by Lucien Hubbard, directed by William A.

Wellman, and released by Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation.

Gary Cooper appears in a small role, which helped launch his career in Hollywood.


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