Wings (1927 Silent Film) August 29, 2010

The first feature film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, Wings is a 1927 silent classic that tells the story of two men (Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen) in love with the same woman (Clara Bow). After the U.S. enters World War I, both join the Air Corps to fight in France and their rivalry grows into a wary friendship once they become fellow fighter pilots. Will the girl tear apart their friendship? Organ accompaniment performed by Ron Carter on The Strand’s new Mighty Allen Theater Organ. The Paulding County High School ROTC Color Guard will present the colors immediately preceding the film. Live organ pops variety show and sing-along at 2:30 PM. The Marietta History Museum will be on site with information about its new Aviation Wing. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for military, children, students, and seniors.