Silver Wings

“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

John Ford

Director

Edwin Carewe

Screenplay

Paul Sloane

Status

Released

Release date

22/05/1922

Original language

English