The Dawn Patrol(1938)
They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!
The Dawn Patrol Synopsis
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
The Dawn Patrol (1938) is a action, drama and war film directed by Edmund Goulding, released on December 24, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven and Donald Crisp. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmund Goulding
- Writers:
- Dan Totheroh, John Monk Saunders, Seton I. Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Gaudio
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Dawn Patrol (1938) Trailer
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The Dawn Patrol Videos & Clips
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The Dawn Patrol - Trailer
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Courtney and Scott Attack Von Richter's Airfield
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The Dawn Patrol Cast & Crew
Main cast
Errol Flynn
as Capt. Courtney
Basil Rathbone
as Maj. Brand
David Niven
as Lt. Scott
Donald Crisp
as Phipps
Melville Cooper
as Sgt. Watkins
Barry Fitzgerald
as Bott
Carl Esmond
as Hauptmann Von Mueller
Peter Willes
as Hollister
Morton Lowry
as Donnie Scott
Michael Brooke
as Capt. Squires
James Burke
as Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver
- Stuart Hall
Stuart Hall
as Bentham
Key crew
Directed by Edmund Goulding, written by Dan Totheroh, John Monk Saunders and Seton I. Miller.
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The Dawn Patrol Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 46 ratings.
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The Dawn Patrol – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dawn Patrol online?
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The Dawn Patrol (1938) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?
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The main cast of The Dawn Patrol (1938) includes Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp and Melville Cooper. The film was directed by Edmund Goulding. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dawn Patrol released?
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The Dawn Patrol was released on December 24, 1938 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?
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The Dawn Patrol (1938) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 46 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dawn Patrol?
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