Wings
Directed by William A. Wellman. 144 mins (1927)
Gary Cooper – Cadet White
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become fighter pilots in World War I. After the USA enters WWI, both join the Air Corps and become aces. They remain friends, but the relation to the girl threatens their friendship.
Also Starring Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen and Jobyna Ralston
A movie in which two men from different social classes are united by the call to war. Their friendship is tested and a tragic twist in the tale is played out at the battle of Saint-Mihiel, and a bitter-sweet story of forgiveness is told.
Nominated for 5 Oscars, winning for Best Picture and Best Effects, Engineering Effects