The Lone Eagle (1927)
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During WWI to prove his mettle against a charge of cowardice to everyone including his girl Mimi, American pilot Lieutenant Billy Holmes accepts an assignment with the Royal Flying Corps. He downs a German aircraft piloted by the brother of squadron leader Lebrun. Out of bitterness Lebrun challenges him to a dogfight from which Billy emerges victorious restoring his lustre and reputation.
- Release date
- September 18, 1927
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Raymond Keane as Lieutenant William Holmes
- Barbara Kent as Mimi
- Nigel Barrie as Captain Richardson
- Jack Pennick as Sven Linder
- Donald Stuart as Red McGibbons
- Cuyler Supplee as Lebrun
- Frank Camphill as Lieutenant at Desk
- Marcella Daly as Nannette
- Eugene Pouyet as Innkeeper
- Wilson Benge as Truckdriver
Crew
- Emory Johnson · Director
- Howard Blanchard · Writer
- John B. Clymer · Writer
- Emilie Johnson · Writer
- Tom Reed · Writer
- Arthur L. Todd · Cinematographer