“WINGS”

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 440, 23 August 1928, Page 14

“WINGS”

AT REGENT TO-MORROW “Wings” is the greatest aviation picture that has been made. This is the opinion of every worth-while critic who has seen the picture, wherever it has been shown. But it must not be imagined that “Wings” is solely an aviation picture. The hu mof the propellers is only equalled by the throb of the human story, and there are many who, after seeing this picture, have not been ashamed of wet eyes and an aching heart. There are several things about this film that rank it far above the ordinary. First it is not merely an American or even an Allied war picture. The decoration of Allied officers, the huge part played by French infantry, and the plucky fighting and the chivalry of the German aviators, makes “Wings” far above the run of ordinary war stories. Then, again, in “Wings” the story is carried right to its logical conclusion. The audience is not left at the death of one of the ■ news to the parents ■P w ''W | *f the man he killed. ” „ But perhaps the * greatest thrill of all is the fact that many of the scenes are Clara Bow taken from automatic cameras on the wings of airplanes, taking the audience through all the tremendous moments of aerial battles and crashing airplanes. Best known in the cast is Clara Bow, the red-headed star with the “personality plus,” who has lately reached such popularity with great success, a fine dramatic role, as the girl in “Wings.” Next comes the fine characterisation of two young men. These two boys, who have but recently come before the public eye, will by reason of their great work in “Wings” be long remembered. They are Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen, who play the mates in the picture. MARJORIE BEEBE Marjorie Beebe, who was seen with Madge Bellamy in “Very Confidential,” is said to be the most natural comedienne the screen has revealed for many years. She has a red head and green eyes, and is rated by critics as the. first truly great comedienne since tho palmy days of Mabel Normand. This girl in her comedy work must not be likened to any other comedienne, for her style of work is original natural, effervescent, and in her first starring vehicle, “The Farmer’s "Daughter,” will prove everything said of her. Albert Gran. War.ren Burke and Albert Stone also have important roles in this production.