Wings (1927), Played By Russ Peck

The Balboa Theatre presents Wings, a groundbreaking silent film that fuses aviation and cinema into an unforgettable experience! Clara Bow stars as Mary Preston, a gentle Army ambulance driver from a small town who falls deeply in love with a handsome young pilot from her hometown. Played by Charles "Buddy" Rogers, the airman faces grueling training and thrilling aerial combat alongside his former rival turned close friend portrayed by Richard Arlen. This screening is part of our Silent Movie Mondays series at this historic venue, where audiences once roared to life as films played out on massive screens without sound. Discover more about this unique cinematic event at sandiegotheatres.org.