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The Dawn Patrol(1930)

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6.6(34)1h 48m1930-07-10

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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.

Director:: Howard Hawks
Writers:: John Monk Saunders, Dan Totheroh, Howard Hawks
Producers:: Robert North
Cinematographer:: Ernest Haller
Composer:: Rex Dunn
Production:: First National Pictures, Franco London Films
Status:: Released

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Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Dick Courtney

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas 'Doug' Scott

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

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Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

Flaherty

Clyde Cook

Clyde Cook

Bott

James Finlayson

James Finlayson

Field Sergeant

Gardner James

Gardner James

Ralph Hollister

William Janney

William Janney

Gordon 'Donny' Scott

Edmund Breon

Edmund Breon

Lieutenant Phipps

Jack Ackroyd

Jack Ackroyd

Ackroyd (uncredited)

Harry Allen

Harry Allen

Allen (uncredited)

Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks

German Pilot (uncredited)