The Dawn Patrol
“They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!”
Synopsis
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
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Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Capt. Courtney
Basil Rathbone
Maj. Brand
David Niven
Lt. Scott
Donald Crisp
Phipps
Melville Cooper
Sgt. Watkins
Barry Fitzgerald
Bott
Carl Esmond
Hauptmann Von Mueller
Peter Willes
Hollister
Morton Lowry
Donnie Scott
Michael Brooke
Capt. Squires
James Burke
Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver
Stuart Hall
Bentham
Herbert Evans
Scott's Mechanic
Sidney Bracey
Major Brand's Orderly
Leo Nomis
Aeronautic Supervisor
Hal Brazeale
Gregory
Tyrone Brereton
Orderly
Richard Deane
'B' Flight Replacement
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 24, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edmund Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Totheroh, Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Dawn Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edmund Goulding
Dan Totheroh, Seton I. Miller, John Monk Saunders
Max Steiner
Tony Gaudio
Ralph Dawson
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Edmund Goulding
Director
Dan Totheroh
Screenplay
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dawn Patrol
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What is The Dawn Patrol about?
In 1915 France, Major Brand commands the 39th Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. The young airmen go up in bullet-riddled "crates" and the casualty rate is appalling, but Brand can't make the "brass hats" at headquarters see reason. Insubordinate air ace Captain Courtney is another thorn in Brand's side...but finds the smile wiped from his face when he rises to command the squadron himself. Everyone keeps a stiff upper lip.
Who directed The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol was directed by Edmund Goulding.
Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?
The principal cast of The Dawn Patrol includes Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp, Melville Cooper.
When was The Dawn Patrol released and how long is it?
The Dawn Patrol was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dawn Patrol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dawn Patrol was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).