Silent Film Series: Wings

Sunday, December 6, 2015 12:30 pmCentral Library, Dweck CenterThis celebrated World War I epic tells the story of two young American pilots, played by Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Richard Arlen, who enter the war as enemies, but find mutual respect and friendship.  Soon-to-be "It" Girl Clara Bow plays the girl-next-door, who loves Rogers.  Director William Wellman had WWI combat flying experience, and put the camera and his actors into real planes for authentic flying footage, which earn