The Dawn Patrol
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Synopsis
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.
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The Dawn Patrol (1930) - Feature ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Richard Barthelmess
Dick Courtney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas 'Doug' Scott
Neil Hamilton
Major Brand
Frank McHugh
Flaherty
Clyde Cook
Bott
James Finlayson
Field Sergeant
Gardner James
Ralph Hollister
William Janney
Gordon 'Donny' Scott
Edmund Breon
Lieutenant Phipps
Jack Ackroyd
Ackroyd (uncredited)
Harry Allen
Allen (uncredited)
Howard Hawks
German Pilot (uncredited)
Jack Jordan
German Soldier (uncredited)
Dave O'Brien
Pilot (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Totheroh, Howard Hawks, Seton I. Miller, John Monk Saunders
- Original Score
- Rex Dunn
- Original Title
- The Dawn Patrol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Franco London Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Dan Totheroh, Howard Hawks, Seton I. Miller, John Monk Saunders
Rex Dunn
Ernest Haller
Ray Curtiss
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
Robert North
Producer
Rex Dunn
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Ray Curtiss
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
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?
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.
Who directed The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in The Dawn Patrol?
The principal cast of The Dawn Patrol includes Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh, Clyde Cook.
When was The Dawn Patrol released and how long is it?
The Dawn Patrol was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dawn Patrol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dawn Patrol was composed by Rex Dunn.
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.).