

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.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Trailer
The Dawn Patrol (1930) - Feature Clip
Cast

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)
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure