The Dawn Patrol

Jul 10, 1930

1h 48m

★ 6.7

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.

Genres

War

Drama

Action

Production Companies

First National Pictures

Franco London Films

The Dawn Patrol Trailers

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Cast

Dick Courtney

Richard Barthelmess

Douglas 'Doug' Scott

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Major Brand

Neil Hamilton

Flaherty

Frank McHugh

Bott

Clyde Cook

Field Sergeant

James Finlayson

Ralph Hollister

Gardner James

Gordon 'Donny' Scott

William Janney

Lieutenant Phipps

Edmund Breon

Ackroyd (uncredited)

Jack Ackroyd

Allen (uncredited)

Harry Allen

German Pilot (uncredited)

Howard Hawks

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