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The Dawn Patrol (1938)

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.

  • Action
  • Drama
  • War

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Errol FlynnErrol FlynnCapt. Courtney
  • Photo of Basil RathboneBasil RathboneMaj. Brand
  • Photo of David NivenDavid NivenLt. Scott
  • Photo of Donald CrispDonald CrispPhipps
  • Photo of Melville CooperMelville CooperSgt. Watkins
  • Photo of Barry FitzgeraldBarry FitzgeraldBott
  • Photo of Carl EsmondCarl EsmondHauptmann Von Mueller
  • Photo of Peter WillesPeter WillesHollister
  • Photo of Morton LowryMorton LowryDonnie Scott
  • Photo of Michael BrookeMichael BrookeCapt. Squires

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