The Dawn Patrol (1930)
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- 1h 48min
- Action, Drama
- 20 Aug 1930 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Award:
- Won 1 Oscar.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Barthelmess | ... |
Dick Courtney
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| Douglas Fairbanks Jr. | ... |
Douglas Scott
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| Neil Hamilton | ... |
Major Brand
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| Frank McHugh | ... |
Flaherty
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| Clyde Cook | ... |
Bott
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| James Finlayson | ... |
Field Sergeant
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| Gardner James | ... |
Ralph Hollister
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| William Janney | ... |
Gordon Scott
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| Edmund Breon | ... |
Lieut. Phipps
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Jack Ackroyd | ... |
Ackroyd - Mechanic (uncredited)
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Harry Allen | ... |
Allen - Mechanic (uncredited)
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Morey Eastman | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Howard Hawks | ... |
German Pilot (uncredited)
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Jack Jordan | ... |
German Soldier (uncredited)
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| Dave O'Brien | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Howard Hawks | ||
Written by
| John Monk Saunders | ... | (story "The Flight Commander") |
| Dan Totheroh | ... | (adaptation & dialogue) & |
| Howard Hawks | ... | (adaptation & dialogue) & |
| Seton I. Miller | ... | (adaptation & dialogue) (as Seton Miller) |
| Ewart Adamson | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Robert North | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Rex Dunn | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Ernest Haller | ... | (photography by) |
Editing by
| Ray Curtiss | ... | (edited by) |
Art Direction by
| Jack Okey | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ray Moyer | ... | (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Fred Jackman | ... | special technical effects |
| Harry Redmond Sr. | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Sterling Campbell | ... | aerial stunts supervisor (uncredited) |
| Leo Nomis | ... | double: Richard Barthlemess (uncredited) |
| Earl H. Robinson | ... | double: William Janney (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Elmer Dyer | ... | aerial photography |
| Palmer Belmont | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Paul Cable | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Elmer Dyer | ... | camera operator: Akeley (uncredited) |
| Ellsworth Fredericks | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Richard Fryer | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Vernon Larson | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ray Olsen | ... | camera operator: Akeley (uncredited) |
| William Schurr | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Cliff Shirpser | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Robert H. Wagner | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Richard Walling | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Edward Stevenson | ... | wardrobe designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Joe Barry | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leo F. Forbstein | ... | conductor: Vitaphone Orchestra |
| Erno Rapee | ... | general music director |
Additional Crew
| Leo Nomis | ... | aeronautic supervisor |
| Joseph Steele | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- First National Pictures (controlled by Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.)
Distributors
- First National Pictures (1930) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1930) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Brothers First National Films (1930) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1956) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2013) (United States) (DVD)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
During the First World War, British combat pilot Dick Courtney mocks his commanding officer Major Brand for being too cautious, unaware that Brand is tormented by the requirement of his command that he send young men to their likely deaths in substandard aircraft and with insufficient training. When Brand is transferred, Courtney becomes the commanding officer and quickly realizes the burden Brand labored under. When Courtney's best friend, Douglas Scott, asks him to spare his newly arrived and inexperienced brother Gordon Scott from combat duty, Courtney cannot justify doing so. A rift grows between the friends as Courtney realizes the tragic demands of his job.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | Young Eagles-boy aces of Flanders' days-riding the heavens at dawn- See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $611,722 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Howard Hawks, who was a pilot in the US Army during World War I, flew in the battle scenes as a German pilot. See more » |
| Goofs | When Captain Courtney is rescued, he jumps on the wing and hangs onto the strut. When the actual aircraft takes off, not only was dummy used much further forward on the wing than Captain Courtney was, but it is an entirely different plane - a two seat trainer. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Eagle and the Hawk (1933). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Stand to Your Glasses! (Hurrah for the Next Man to Die) See more » |
| Quotes |
Major Brand:
Officious overdressed brass hat! Orders, orders. Thinks the 59th can't do it, eh? Well, the 59th can do anything he can think up! It's a slaughterhouse, that's what it is, and I'm the executioner! See more » |