world war i,fighter pilot,pilot,aerial combat,royal flying corps (rfc),suicide mission,pre-code,brothers

The Dawn Patrol (1930)

Poster for The Dawn Patrol

GREATEST AIR EPIC EVER!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Howard Hawks
  • Profile picture of Richard Barthelmess
    Dick Courtney Richard Barthelmess
  • Profile picture of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    Douglas 'Doug' Scott Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
  • Profile picture of Neil Hamilton
    Major Brand Neil Hamilton
  • Profile picture of Frank McHugh
    Flaherty Frank McHugh
  • Profile picture of Clyde Cook
    Bott Clyde Cook
  • Profile picture of James Finlayson
    Field Sergeant James Finlayson
  • Profile picture of Gardner James
    Ralph Hollister Gardner James
  • Profile picture of William Janney
    Gordon 'Donny' Scott William Janney

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Keywords

  • world war i
  • fighter pilot
  • pilot
  • aerial combat
  • royal flying corps (rfc)
  • suicide mission
  • pre-code
  • brothers