The Dawn Patrol

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.

Cast

Richard Barthelmess

Played Dick Courtney
Douglas Fairbanks Jr…

Played Douglas 'Doug' Scott
Neil Hamilton

Played Major Brand
Frank McHugh

Played Flaherty
Clyde Cook

Played Bott
James Finlayson

Played Field Sergeant
Gardner James

Played Ralph Hollister
William Janney

Played Gordon 'Donny' Scott
Edmund Breon

Played Lieutenant Phipps
Jack Ackroyd

Played Ackroyd (uncredited)
Harry Allen

Played Allen (uncredited)
Howard Hawks

Played German Pilot (uncred…
Jack Jordan

Played German Soldier (uncr…
Dave O'Brien

Played Pilot (uncredited)

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