
The Dawn Patrol
War · Drama · Action
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.
Top Cast


Richard Barthelmess
Richard Barthelmess
Dick Courtney
Richard Barthelmess
Dick Courtney


Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas 'Doug' Scott
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas 'Doug' Scott


Neil Hamilton
Neil Hamilton
Major Brand
Neil Hamilton
Major Brand


Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh
Flaherty
Frank McHugh
Flaherty


Clyde Cook
Clyde Cook
Bott
Clyde Cook
Bott


James Finlayson
James Finlayson
Field Sergeant
James Finlayson
Field Sergeant


Gardner James
Gardner James
Ralph Hollister
Gardner James
Ralph Hollister


William Janney
William Janney
Gordon 'Donny' Scott
William Janney
Gordon 'Donny' Scott


Edmund Breon
Edmund Breon
Lieutenant Phipps
Edmund Breon
Lieutenant Phipps


Jack Ackroyd
Jack Ackroyd
Ackroyd (uncredited)
Jack Ackroyd
Ackroyd (uncredited)
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