British distributors Eureka Entertainment have officially announced and detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of director William Wellman's silent epic Wings
Wings (1927), starring Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, and El Brendel. The release will be available for purchase on January 27th.
Forever granted a place in cinematic history by winning the first ever Academy Award for Best Picture in 1927 and the only silent film to do so, William Wellman's silent epic Wings is more than an Oscar winner, but an epic story of friendship with the type of thrilling action only practical effects can imagine…
Hometown best friends Jack (Rogers) and David (Arlen) compete for the affection of a gorgeous dame (Ralston), though Jack doesn't realise that girl next door Mary Preston (Bow) has eyes for him as well. But World War I is soon upon them, so the boys are off to France to fight against the Germans. Meanwhile, Mary follows Jack into enemy lines as a nurse.
Wellman's epic drama combines the most spectacular of stunts with the most classical of melodrama, along with one of Bow's greatest performances and the screen debut of Gary Cooper.
Special Features:
- Gorgeous newly restored 1080p transfer
- Video documentary Wings: Grandeur in the Sky
- Video documentary Restoring the Power and Beauty of Wings
- Video piece Dogfight!
- 40-PAGE BOOKLET featuring a new essay on the film by critic Gina Telaroli; excerpts from a vintage interview with Wellman; a 1930 profile of stuntmen from the film; a vintage piece on the production of the film; personal anecdotes from Wellman; rare archival imagery; and more!