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The Dawn Patrol
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The Dawn Patrol

1930-07-10 · 108 min · ★ 6.6

War · Drama · Action

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.

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Directors
Howard Hawks
Production companies
First National Pictures, Franco London Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard BarthelmessRichard BarthelmessDick Courtney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas 'Doug' Scott
Neil HamiltonNeil HamiltonMajor Brand
Frank McHughFrank McHughFlaherty
Clyde CookClyde CookBott
James FinlaysonJames FinlaysonField Sergeant
Gardner JamesGardner JamesRalph Hollister
William JanneyWilliam JanneyGordon 'Donny' Scott
Edmund BreonEdmund BreonLieutenant Phipps
Jack AckroydJack AckroydAckroyd (uncredited)
Harry AllenHarry AllenAllen (uncredited)
Howard HawksHoward HawksGerman Pilot (uncredited)
Jack JordanGerman Soldier (uncredited)
Dave O'BrienDave O'BrienPilot (uncredited)

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