The Dawn Patrol

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.

Release date

Jul 10, 1930

Rating

6.7 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 48 minutes

Genres

War
Drama
Action

Cast

Richard Barthelmess
As Dick Courtney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
As Douglas 'Doug' Scott
Neil Hamilton
As Major Brand
Frank McHugh
As Flaherty
Clyde Cook
As Bott
James Finlayson
As Field Sergeant
Gardner James
As Ralph Hollister
William Janney
As Gordon 'Donny' Scott
Edmund Breon
As Lieutenant Phipps
Jack Ackroyd
As Ackroyd (uncredited)
Harry Allen
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As Allen (uncredited)
Howard Hawks
As German Pilot (uncredited)
Jack Jordan
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As German Soldier (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien
As Pilot (uncredited)

Crew

Howard Hawks
Role: Director
Howard Hawks
Role: Adaptation
Robert North
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Role: Producer
John Monk Saunders
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Role: Story
Ray Curtiss
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Role: Editor
Jack Okey
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Role: Art Direction
Ray Moyer
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Role: Set Decoration
Rex Dunn
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Role: Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Role: Director of Photography
Dan Totheroh
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Role: Adaptation
Seton I. Miller
Role: Adaptation
Vernon Larson
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Role: Assistant Camera
Harry Redmond Sr.
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Role: Special Effects
Palmer Belmont
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Role: Assistant Camera
Richard Walling
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Role: Still Photographer
Richard Fryer
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Role: Additional Camera
Fred Jackman
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Role: Special Effects
Leo Nomis
No picture available
Role: Stunt Double
Elmer Dyer
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Role: Camera Operator
Elmer Dyer
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Role: Aerial Camera
Paul Cable
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Role: Assistant Camera
Ewart Adamson
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Role: Additional Writing
Edward Stevenson
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Role: Costume Design
Erno Rapee
Role: Music Director
William Schurr
No picture available
Role: Additional Camera
Leo F. Forbstein
No picture available
Role: Conductor
Joseph Steele
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Role: Publicist
Ray Olsen
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Role: Camera Operator
Cliff Shirpser
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Role: Assistant Camera
Joe Barry
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Role: Location Manager
Ellsworth Fredericks
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Role: Assistant Camera

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