William Wellman's 1927 World War I fighter pilot picture, WINGS, is a remarkable achievement that stands as a forerunner to today's big-budget action blockbuster. The film features some of the most staggering action scenes that anyone had ever attempted up to that point. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Innovative filmmaking from almost 100 years ago! Here’s how they got this iconic shot in “Wings.” This 1927 silent film was the very first Oscar winner for Best Picture. 📼 via Instagram.com/forucinema | FilmFreeway

Wings is a 1927 and 1929 American silent film known for winning the first Academy Award for Best Picture. 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 Pictures. Gary Cooper appears in a small role which helped launch his career in Hollywood. The film, a romantic action-war picture, was rewritten

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