4.43-The Dawn Patrol

4.43-The Dawn Patrol

Author: Jonathan Ytreberg May 19, 2026 Duration: 21:18
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my discussion of the 1930 film The Dawn Patrol. I don't have a guest today, but you can hear me discuss the comparisons between this and earlier WWI war films, the feud between Howard Hawks and Howard Hughes, and Hollywood's first nepo baby. You can watch The Dawn Patrol on YouTube, or Tubi or pick up a physical copy for your collection. Other films mentioned in this episode include: Hell's Angels directed by Howard HughesThe Air Circus directed by Howard...

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