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The Dawn Patrol

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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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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
German
  • world war i
  • fighter pilot
  • pilot
  • aerial combat
  • royal flying corps (rfc)
  • suicide mission
  • pre-code
  • brothers

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Howard Hawks

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)NRNew York City, New York10 Jul 1930
    • TheatricalNR20 Aug 1930
  • AustraliaAU

    • Theatrical14 Feb 1931
  • BrazilBR

    • Theatrical17 Nov 1930
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical13 Oct 1930
  • FinlandFI

    • Theatrical16 Apr 1933
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical13 Feb 1931
  • HungaryHU

    • Theatrical25 Mar 1931
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical23 Nov 1930
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical1 Nov 1930
  • PortugalPT

    • Theatrical9 Dec 1930
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical13 Apr 1931
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical1524 Nov 1930

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The Dawn Patrol was released on 10 July 1930.

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    CinemaSerf

    10/9/2025

    7/10

    Richard Barthelemess is the cocky airman “Dick” in this pioneering aviation drama set during the Great War. Using mono and biplanes that were made of little more than balso wood and glue, he is part of the Royal Flying Corps that is trying to combat the nasty Bosch for control of the skies. He’s always being critical of his boss “Brand” (Neil Hamilton) without really understanding that with that command goes the resp…

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