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The Lost Squadron
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The Lost Squadron

1932-03-12 · 79 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Action · War · History

When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.

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Directors
George Archainbaud
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 621,000
Revenue
USD 732,000

Top Cast

Richard DixRichard DixCapt. 'Gibby' Gibson
Mary AstorMary AstorFollette Marsh
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongLt. 'Woody' Curwood
Dorothy JordanDorothy Jordan'Pest' Curwood
Joel McCreaJoel McCreaRed
Erich von StroheimErich von StroheimArthur von Furst
Hugh HerbertHugh HerbertSergeant Fritz
Ralph InceRalph InceJettick
Marjorie PetersonMarjorie PetersonStenographer
Ralph LewisRalph LewisJoe
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonLelewer
Frank ClarkeFrank ClarkeFlier (uncredited)
Thomas A. CurranNight Watchman (uncredited)
Edgar DearingEdgar DearingPoliceman Wanting Report (uncredited)
Art GoebelFlier (uncredited)
Dick GraceFlier (uncredited)
Arnold GrayArnold GrayTall Actor in War Film (uncredited)
Freeman LangTall Actor in War Film (uncredited)
Leo NomisFlier (uncredited)
Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorOfficer (uncredited)

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