The Dawn Patrol
(a.k.a. "Flight Commander")

US (1930): War

The original story to this film by John Monk Saunders deservedly won an Oscar^®. The acting here is uniformly excellent and the special effects are impressive as well. It is directed at a slower pace than modern audiences are used to -- this was the early talkie era after all -- but despite the slow spots and the lack of background music (sometimes the silence is more than palpable), it adds up to a strong emotional drama that is rather unforgettable. (IMDb)

Howard Hawks co-wrote the screenplay and directed Richard Barthelmess, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Neil Hamilton, Frank McHugh and James Finlayson for this First National Pictures release.

· Writing (Best Original Story) 1930-31: John Monk Saunders

1 nomination, 1 Award