What was the first movie to win Best Picture at the Oscars?
Wings
A Star Is Born
Gone with the Wind
Casablanca
Fact: The first film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture was Wings, a silent World War I epic released in 1927. It tells the story of two American fighter pilots who fall in love with the same woman while serving in Europe. The film starred Clara Bow, one of the biggest stars of the silent era, and featured a brief appearance by a young Gary Cooper. At the inaugural Academy Awards in 1929, Wings received the top honor—then called “Outstanding Picture”—cementing its place as the first recipient of what would become Hollywood’s most prestigious award.
Correct Answer: Wings