The Dawn Patrol (1930)

6.8/10 108 min War Drama Action

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.

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

Jack Ackroyd

Ackroyd (uncredited)

Harry Allen

Allen (uncredited)

Howard Hawks

German Pilot (uncredited)

Dave O'Brien

Pilot (uncredited)

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