Silver Wings (1922)
A Lightning Bolt From a Clear Sky
Carr plays Anna Webb, whose husband John (Lynn Hammond) invents a new kind of sewing machine. The patent makes the family wealthy, and after Webb dies, Anna takes over the business. She puts her sons John (Percy Helton) and Harry Joseph Striker) in charge of the factory, while daughter Ruth (Jane Thomas) elopes. When Harry steals some money, the blame falls on John, who leaves town.
Director: Edwin Carewe, John Ford
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 22, 1922
Cast
- Mary Carr - Anna Webb
- Lynn Hammond - John Webb
- Knox Kincaid - John
- Joseph Monahan - Harry
- Maybeth Carr - Ruth
- Claude Brooke - Uncle Andrews
- Robert Hazelton - The Minister
- Florence Short - Widow Martin
- May Kaiser - Her Child
- Percy Helton - John
Screenplay
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
mother
More Films by Director: Edwin Carewe, John Ford
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silver Wings about?
- Carr plays Anna Webb, whose husband John (Lynn Hammond) invents a new kind of sewing machine. The patent makes the family wealthy, and after Webb dies, Anna takes over the business. She puts her sons John (Percy Helton) and Harry Joseph Striker) in charge of the factory, while daughter Ruth (Jane Thomas) elopes. When Harry steals some money, the blame falls on John, who leaves town.
- Who directed Silver Wings?
- Silver Wings was directed by Edwin Carewe, John Ford.
- Who stars in Silver Wings?
- Silver Wings stars Mary Carr, Lynn Hammond, Knox Kincaid, Joseph Monahan, Maybeth Carr, Claude Brooke.
- How long is Silver Wings?
- Silver Wings has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Silver Wings?
- Silver Wings is a Drama film.
- Where was Silver Wings produced?
- Silver Wings was produced in United States of America.