Silver Wings (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1922, Silver Wings is a drama film directed by Edwin Carewe, running about 90 minutes. “A Lightning Bolt From a Clear Sky” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Silver Wings stars Mary Carr as Anna Webb, Lynn Hammond as John Webb, Knox Kincaid as John and Joseph Monahan as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Silver Wings has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silver Wings tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silver Wings (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silver Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silver Wings worth watching?
- Silver Wings holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silver Wings?
- Silver Wings stars Mary Carr, Lynn Hammond, Knox Kincaid, Joseph Monahan and Maybeth Carr.
- When was Silver Wings released?
- Silver Wings was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.