An American pilot flying in Mexico crash-lands on a ranch, and is nursed back to health by the daughter of the ranch's owner. Unbeknownst to the pilot--who has lost his memory because of the crash--the girl has been praying for a husband, and believes that God has answered her prayers by sending him this handsome pilot.


The Broken Wing, a 1915 silent film, is a masterfully crafted tale of love, deception, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a rural Mexican ranch. The story begins with an American pilot, played by Ed Brady, who crash-lands on the ranch, suffering from a severe case of amnesia. The ranch owner's daughter, portra...

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"The Broken Wing, a 1915 silent film, is a masterfully crafted tale of love, deception, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a rural Mexican ranch. The story begins with an American pilot, played by Ed Brady, who crash-lands on the ranch, suffering from a severe case of amnesia. The ranch owner's daughter, portrayed by Miriam Cooper, discovers the pilot and nurses him back to health, unaware of his true identity or past life.As the pilot recuperates, the daughter begins to develop strong f..."

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