The Dawn Patrol

(1938)Directed by Edmund Goulding103 minAction, Drama, War
They roared through the dawn... with death on their wings!

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.

Errol Flynnas Capt. Courtney
Basil Rathboneas Maj. Brand
David Nivenas Lt. Scott
Donald Crispas Phipps
Melville Cooperas Sgt. Watkins
Carl Esmondas Hauptmann Von Mueller
Peter Willesas Hollister
Morton Lowryas Donnie Scott
Michael Brookeas Capt. Squires
James Burkeas Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver
SHStuart Hallas Bentham
Herbert Evansas Scott's Mechanic
Sidney Braceyas Major Brand's Orderly
Leo Nomisas Aeronautic Supervisor
Hal Brazealeas Gregory
Tyrone Breretonas Orderly
Richard Deaneas 'B' Flight Replacement
Fred Grahamas Running Man on Airfield
Ivo Hendersonas Soldier
Tim Henningas Orderly
Shep Houghtonas Young Recruit
GKGeorge Kirbyas Kirby - Orderly
Anthony Marshas Rutherford