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The Dawn Patrol is a 1930 American pre-Code World War I film starring Richard Barthelmess and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. It was directed by Howard Hawks, a former World War I flight instructor, who even flew in the film as a German pilot in an uncredited role. [4]
The Dawn Patrol: Directed by Howard Hawks. With Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh. World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but Courtney is soon promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
- (2.1K)
- Action, Drama, War
- Howard Hawks
- 1930-08-20
Dec 31, 2014 · 1930 original version of what was remade as "The Dawn Patrol" in 1938. This 1930 movie starred Richard Barthelmess as Courtney and Douglas Fairbanks Jr as Scott. First World War RFC (Royal Flying Corps, later the RAF) action over the Western Front in 1915.
- 108 min
- 10.3K
- mikedavies
The Dawn Patrol: Directed by Edmund Goulding. With Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp. British flying aces in World War I contend with the harsh realities of war.
- (3.4K)
- Drama, War
- Edmund Goulding
- 1938-12-24
The commanding officer of a WWI British air squadron captain is forced to send inexperienced pilots up against German aces in this Oscar® winning classic from director Howard Hawks.
- 107 min
Brief Synopsis. A hotshot World War I flyer almost cracks under the pressure of sending his men on perilous missions.
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