The Dawn Patrol (1930)

07/10/1930 (US) • 1h 48m

War, Drama, Action

GREATEST AIR EPIC EVER!

Overview

World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Dick Courtney

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas 'Doug' Scott

Neil Hamilton

Major Brand

Frank McHugh

Flaherty

Clyde Cook

Bott

James Finlayson

Field Sergeant

Gardner James

Ralph Hollister

William Janney

Gordon 'Donny' Scott

Edmund Breon

Lieutenant Phipps

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

world war i

fighter pilot

pilot

aerial combat

royal flying corps (rfc)

suicide mission

pre-code

brothers

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