Wings (1927) is the only silent film to win the best picture Oscar award. This film was an American war film set during the First World War, produced by Lucien Hubbard, directed by William A. Wellman and released by Paramount Pictures. It stars Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, and Richard Arlen. Gary Cooper appears in a small role which helped launch his career in Hollywood.
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