silent movie inspired? 

Wings: The gameplay looks similar to the action sequences of the 1927 silent movie also called Wings. The story shown before each mission is, however, different from the plot of the movie.)
http://www.cinemaware.com/history/  (search the game)
-before and after mission are silent movie text writings - same like in the movie - 'the bad Hun' style in writing ;)
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