United States / Mar 10, 1932 / NR / New York City, New York
-Not a War Picture- But a war picture in the making! -Planes flying, crashing, while below cameras grind, and an inhuman genius drives men to destruction for the supreme thrill!
1h 19min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
When World War I comes to an end, three pilots find themselves on hard times. They wind up in Hollywood, where they work as stunt fliers for a sadistic director.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ralph Ince | Jettick |
| Marjorie Peterson | Stenographer |
| Ralph Lewis | Joe |
| William B. Davidson | Lelewer |
| Frank Clarke | Flier (uncredited) |
| Thomas A. Curran | Night Watchman (uncredited) |
| Edgar Dearing | Policeman Wanting Report (uncredited) |
| Art Goebel | Flier (uncredited) |
| Dick Grace | Flier (uncredited) |
| Arnold Gray | Tall Actor in War Film (uncredited) |
| Freeman Lang | Tall Actor in War Film (uncredited) |
| Leo Nomis | Flier (uncredited) |
| Frank O'Connor | Officer (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaActionWarHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Lost Squadron |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 12 marzo 1932 |
| Executive producer | David O. Selznick |
| Production | Louis Sarecky |
| Writer | Humphrey Pearson, Dick Grace, Wallace Smith, Robert Presnell Sr., Herman J. Mankiewicz |
| Editing | William Hamilton |
| Cinematography | Edward Cronjager, Leo Tover, George E. Diskant, Joseph F. Biroc, Harold E. Wellman, William H. Clothier, Harry J. Wild, Elmer Dyer, Robert Robinson, Fred Fleck |
| Assistant directors | James H. Anderson, George Archainbaud |
| Camera operators | Joseph F. Biroc, Harry J. Wild, George E. Diskant, Harold E. Wellman, William H. Clothier, Elmer Dyer, Robert Robinson, Fred Fleck, Edward Cronjager, Leo Tover |
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| Additional photography | George E. Diskant, Joseph F. Biroc, Harold E. Wellman, William H. Clothier, Harry J. Wild, Elmer Dyer, Robert Robinson, Fred Fleck, Edward Cronjager, Leo Tover |
| Stunts | Dick Grace |
| Music | Max Steiner, Clem Portman, Hugh McDowell Jr. |
| Sound | Clem Portman, Hugh McDowell Jr., Max Steiner |
| Costume design | Max Rée, Mel Berns |
| Makeup | Mel Berns, Max Rée |
| Hairstyling | Mel Berns, Max Rée |
| Budget | 621.000 € |
| Revenue | 732.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
United Kingdom / Apr 05, 1932 / London
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 12, 1932 / NR
Ireland / May 27, 1932
Australia / Jun 11, 1932 / PG
United Kingdom / Aug 22, 1932
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Türkiye / Dec 25, 1932
Portugal / Feb 13, 1933
Netherlands / Mar 10, 1933 / 18
Finland / Sep 17, 1933
Hungary / Apr 12, 1934
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