Silver Wings (1922)

After John Webb dies, his wife Anna and his children--John, Harry, and Ruth--are well provided for, thanks to his patent on an improved sewing machine. As time passes, however, Harry mismanages and overspends factory funds, John leaves town accused of stealing the money embezzled by Harry, and Ruth elopes. Anna must sell the business to cover Harry's debts, and, reduced to poverty, she takes a menial factory job. Later, her story appears in a magazine and the family is happily reunited.

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Summary Details
Running Time1 hr 30 min
GenresDrama
FilmmakersRole
Edwin Carewe Director
John Ford Director
Paul Sloane Writer
Robert Kurrle Cinematographer
Joseph Ruttenberg Cinematographer
CastRole
Mary Carr
Anna Webb (prologue/play)
Lynn Hammond
John Webb (prologue)
Knox Kincaid
John (prologue)
Joseph Monahan
Harry (prologue)