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title: "The Dawn Patrol"
year: 1930
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dawn-patrol-1930"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81847
imdb_id: "tt0020815"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Dawn Patrol (1930) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-dawn-patrol-1930

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Dawn Patrol (1930).
Release Date: 07/10/1930 (US).
Genres: War, Drama, Action.
Runtime: 1h 48m.
Rating: NR.
Plot: 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.
Director: Howard Hawks (former WWI flight instructor, uncredited role as German pilot).
Cast: Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh, Clyde Cook, Gardner James.
Based on: Novel "The Flight Commander" by John Mark Saunders.
Awards: Won an Academy Award in 1931.
Remade in: 1938.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Plex | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Howard Hawks
- **Networks / Studios**: First National Pictures, Franco London Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Barthelmess** as *Dick Courtney*
- **Douglas Fairbanks Jr.** as *Douglas 'Doug' Scott*
- **Neil Hamilton** as *Major Brand*
- **Frank McHugh** as *Flaherty*
- **Clyde Cook** as *Bott*
- **James Finlayson** as *Field Sergeant*
- **Gardner James** as *Ralph Hollister*
- **William Janney** as *Gordon 'Donny' Scott*
- **Edmund Breon** as *Lieutenant Phipps*
- **Jack Ackroyd** as *Ackroyd (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Dawn Patrol online?
The Dawn Patrol is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Dawn Patrol worth watching?
The Dawn Patrol holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Dawn Patrol and when was it released?
The Dawn Patrol is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 1930. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Dawn Patrol?
The Dawn Patrol was directed by Howard Hawks.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Dawn Patrol — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81847)
- [The Dawn Patrol (1930 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dawn_Patrol_(1930_film))
- [The Dawn Patrol (1930) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0020815/fullcredits/)
- [The Dawn Patrol (1930) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81847-the-dawn-patrol/cast)
- [The Dawn Patrol (1930 movie) - Simple English Wikipedia, the ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dawn_Patrol_(1930_movie))
- [The Dawn Patrol (1930) Full Cast & Crew](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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