Silver Wings is a 1922 American drama film directed by Edwin Carewe and John Ford.

Harry (Striker), the elder son and mother's favorite, gives her the affection she craves, but she cannot see his shallowness, deceit, and general unworthiness.

Harry drives his sister Ruth (Thomas) from home because he does not want her to marry a working man, this after their father has died on Christmas Day while all the family was together, his wife telling him of the happiness he has given her.

Anna breaks down and sells what is left, and after Harry runs off, she becomes a wandering derelict.

Finally a reformed Harry returns, for a happy ending with the mother's arms around her children at the fade out.