Wurlitzer brings silent film ‘Wings’ 1927 back to life
Presented as part of the ‘Melting into Air’ cinema program, the Australian Cinémathèque at GOMA presents a Live Music & Film screening of silent blockbuster Wings 1927. This screening will feature live musical accompaniment from David Bailey on the Gallery’s 1929 Wurlitzer organ, adding drama and majesty to this unforgettable cinematic experience.
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1.30pm, Saturday 10 Dec 2022
A Wellman’s Wings follows two hometown friends who enlist to become combat pilots during the First World War. When not battling the enemy in the sky, they scheme against each other to win the heart of the woman they both love. Throughout their adventures, they encounter danger, romance and tragedy in a sensational Hollywood spectacle.
The film is a technical marvel, capturing feats of aviation daring that have to be seen to be believed. Featuring hundreds of extras and scores of planes, the legacy of