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The Dawn Patrol (1930)

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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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Howard Hawks

Director

Howard Hawks

ReleasedJul 10, 1930
Runtime1h 48m
StatusReleased
First National Pictures
Franco London Films

Top Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Richard Barthelmess

Dick Courtney

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas 'Doug' Scott

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Major Brand

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)

Dave O'Brien

Dave O'Brien

Pilot (uncredited)

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