The Dawn Patrol
Summary: World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but Courtney is soon promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Release Date: August 20, 1930
Director:
Howard Hawks
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
MPAA: Passed
Production: First National Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 611,722
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